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This series of games helps children develop a more expansive and flexible understanding of their own body and sense of self. By imagining bigger bodies and exploring their emotions from a place of curiosity and acceptance, children can begin to cultivate a more spacious and resilient relationship with their physical and emotional experiences.
The exercises encourage children to look beyond their habitual ways of relating to their bodies and emotions and to explore new perspectives and possibilities. By learning to give attention to their emotions without judgment or resistance, children can develop greater emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills.
Additionally, by considering questions about the nature of the self and its relationship to the body, children can begin to develop a more nuanced and expansive sense of identity, one that is not limited by physical or conceptual boundaries.
Hey there, young adventurer!
Today, we're going on an exciting journey called "The Body Explorer's Adventure."
We'll be playing some fun games that will help us discover new ways of thinking about our bodies and how we experience them.
We'll use our imagination to create bigger bodies, explore our emotions, and even watch ourselves from different perspectives.
Are you ready to embark on this thrilling exploration of your own body?
Guide the child through each of the following games, encouraging them to approach the experiences with curiosity and playfulness.
Game 1: Big Body
Game 2: Russian Doll
Game 3: Where in the Body?
Game 4: Who Has a Body?
Game 5: Watch Yourself
To further explore the concept of body awareness and the relationship between the body, emotions, and sense of self, consider introducing your child to the book “The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation” by Licia Morelli.
This engaging story follows the journey of a young boy named Henry, whose wild energy and impulsive behavior often leave him feeling overwhelmed and out of control. With the help of his calm and mindful grandfather, Henry learns to use simple mindfulness and meditation techniques to connect with his body, emotions, and breath, and to find a sense of inner peace and stillness amid the chaos of his daily life.
1. Who is the “Lemonade Hurricane” in the story?
a) Emma
b) Henry
c) Mom
d) Dad
2. What does Emma teach Henry to do?
a) Make lemonade
b) Run faster
c) Meditate
d) Build a fort
3. Why is Henry called a “Lemonade Hurricane”?
a) He loves lemonade
b) He’s always moving and noisy
c) He’s afraid of storms
d) He works at a lemonade stand
4. What does Emma tell Henry to focus on when he’s sitting still?
a) His toys
b) His breath
c) The TV
d) His homework
5. What animal does Emma pretend to be to show Henry how to sit still?
a) A lion
b) An elephant
c) A turtle
d) A frog
6. What happens when Henry starts to practice being still?
a) He gets more energetic
b) He becomes calmer
c) He falls asleep
d) He runs away
7. Where does Emma suggest Henry can practice being still?
a) Only in his room
b) Only at school
c) Anywhere
d) Only when he’s in trouble
8. What does Emma teach Henry about thoughts during meditation?
a) To hold onto them tightly
b) To let them go like clouds
c) To ignore them completely
d) To write them all down
9. How does Henry feel after learning to be still?
a) Angry
b) Scared
c) More peaceful
d) Confused
10. What is the main message of the book?
a) Being noisy is always bad
b) Meditation is only for adults
c) Mindfulness can help calm busy minds
d) Kids should never sit still
1. b) Henry
2. c) Meditate
3. b) He’s always moving and noisy
4. b) His breath
5. c) A turtle
6. b) He becomes calmer
7. c) Anywhere
8. b) To let them go like clouds
9. c) More peaceful
10. c) Mindfulness can help calm busy minds
Verse 1:
Close your eyes and take a breath
Feel your body from toes to chest
Now picture something really cool
A bigger you, it’s nature’s rule
Pre-Chorus:
Who are we beyond our skin?
Let’s play and see what lies within
Chorus:
Imagine me, imagine you
Bigger than we ever knew
Emotions dancing, bodies growing
On this journey, we keep going
Verse 2:
Like Russian dolls, we grow and grow
Each layer has more to show
Where do feelings live inside?
Let’s watch and see, no need to hide
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Who has a body? Who am I?
Questions floating in the sky
Watch yourself from up above
Exploring with curiosity and love
(Chorus)
Outro:
Open your eyes, what do you see?
A world of possibility
In our bodies, big and small
We find the magic in it all
Remember, at QMAK, we don’t just teach; we empower. We don’t just inform; we inspire. We don’t just question; we act. Become a Gold Member, and let’s unlock your child’s full potential, one question at a time.