In this one-time class, kids relax, learn helpful techniques that can be used at a later time as well as the benefits gained during the class, and enjoy an epic adventure where they fly with a very kind dragon. (This class is perfect for kids who are able to remain seated and focused on the class. It is not suitable to kids who tend to get up, run around, blurt out, etc., as that would be disruptive for other kids present in the class.)

* Please NO eating in this class, nor doing other activities at the same time. Any other activities taking place completely renders the benefits of this class ineffective. Learners who do not adhere to this and insist upon doing other things within this course, or are otherwise disturbing to other learners, will have their cameras turned off. Once I begin the adventure, it's disruptive to the entire process if I have to stop and instruct a learner individually. It's not fair to the other learners, their parents, or to me as it is my pride and joy to deliver amazing results through this to the kids. Thank you for your understanding and your assistance in preparing your learner for this class in advance.

In the beginning of the class, we'll greet each other, learn a beneficial breathing technique that causes a relaxation response in the body, and then delight in a wonderful guided visualization kids find very enjoyable. Parents are encouraged to do this along with their kids (if a parent is present, please follow Outschool's guidelines and remain off-camera). 

Kids of all ages ;-) tend to enjoy these as well, and when parents understand what's included, they are then able to help refocus their children during challenging moments in the future in ways that will help kids calm down more effectively than simply telling them to calm down or sending them to a time out. It's a win-win for everyone and parents typically find they enjoy the relaxing benefits as well. There are techniques presented here that can be utilized throughout life. 

At the end, kids are invited, but aren't required to, share what any of their experiences were during the visualization or ask any questions they may have. 

***** Special Notes ******

Please also be sensitive to the fact that kids are almost always in a very relaxed state by the time this class concludes. Please allow them time and space to simply bask in that relaxation. You'll benefit too by ensuring your child has this space and time. Please be sure your learner can take this class in the comfort of your home (not riding around in the car or some other random place). It can be effectively done in the home of someone they spend ample time with, such as a grandparent, so long as the people there understand these special notes and can ensure the best conditions for your child. The location chosen should be a place your child already spends a lot of time and is comfortable in. Sometimes kids even want to go to sleep for a short time afterwards. Please allow enough time and space for your child to just "chill" for awhile after this, should they want to. The benefits that can be gained here will be more significant if this is allowed for.

In addition, this is not a time to be eating a snack, a meal, or multi-tasking. This doesn't work if a person is doing something else at the same time and it's distracting for other learners present. Please be sure your child has had something to eat beforehand. If they are too hungry, or too thirsty, it will be hard for them to concentrate and relax. However, if they are stuffed full or drank too much and now have to use the restroom partway through, this does alter the effects as well. A sense of being comfortable in the belly is ideal. 

Please ensure your learner is in a quiet place for this class as intrusive noise around him or her tends to reduce the effectiveness of what can be acheived here. Please be sure your phone calls or noisy activities are away from the area your child will be doing this class as your voice on the call or the noise being made basically renders it largely ineffective. 

Please have the location your child will be doing this class in already set up for Zoom in advance of the class and arrive on time. Late arrivals, or the process of "setting up the device" while the class is in session disrupt the other learners who are already partly on their relaxing journey with this.

Please choose a location in advance of the class where your child will participate in it. Kids should be able to get nice and comfortable. I don't recommend a hard chair, though a cushy chair or sofa is great for some people. Most kids love to do these while lying down, and I tend to agree with their take on that. Comfort is key here and will assist in the relaxation responses gained. Kids ought to be comfortable enough where they can sit or lie relatively still throughout a good portion of the class.