Meditation and Movement
Meditation and Movement is a 30-45 minute program for curious, explorational, and growing Pre-K – 1st graders. Students will begin the session with a series of stretching exercises designed to stimulate and activate the young brain and body, providing them with increased focus and confidence throughout the day. Once students have finished making their pizzas, riding roller coasters, and turning into butterflies (stretching), they will go on a “relaxation vacation” (guided meditation). Lying or sitting in a comfortable position, students will be invited to close their eyes and listen to a story in which they are the main character. Choosing from a variety of “stories”, students will be guided through a meditation in which they visit a location and encounter a safe space they are allowed to customize themselves. Prompted to use their imaginations, each student will learn how to gradually relax their minds and bodies and gain more control over their emotions and emotional reactions. Based on physical education, dance, and social emotional learning standards, this program will provide young students with opportunities to increase their standards-based skills in an exciting, personal, and fun way.
Program Artist:
Meditation and Movement is a 30-45 minute program for curious, explorational, and growing Pre-K – 1st graders. Students will begin the session with a series of stretching exercises designed to stimulate and activate the young brain and body, providing them with increased focus and confidence throughout the day. Once students have finished making their pizzas, riding roller coasters, and turning into butterflies (stretching), they will go on a “relaxation vacation” (guided meditation). Lying or sitting in a comfortable position, students will be invited to close their eyes and listen to a story in which they are the main character. Choosing from a variety of “stories”, students will be guided through a meditation in which they visit a location and encounter a safe space they are allowed to customize themselves. Prompted to use their imaginations, each student will learn how to gradually relax their minds and bodies and gain more control over their emotions and emotional reactions. Based on physical education, dance, and social emotional learning standards, this program will provide young students with opportunities to increase their standards-based skills in an exciting, personal, and fun way.
Program Artist:
Meditation and Movement is a 30-45 minute program for curious, explorational, and growing Pre-K – 1st graders. Students will begin the session with a series of stretching exercises designed to stimulate and activate the young brain and body, providing them with increased focus and confidence throughout the day. Once students have finished making their pizzas, riding roller coasters, and turning into butterflies (stretching), they will go on a “relaxation vacation” (guided meditation). Lying or sitting in a comfortable position, students will be invited to close their eyes and listen to a story in which they are the main character. Choosing from a variety of “stories”, students will be guided through a meditation in which they visit a location and encounter a safe space they are allowed to customize themselves. Prompted to use their imaginations, each student will learn how to gradually relax their minds and bodies and gain more control over their emotions and emotional reactions. Based on physical education, dance, and social emotional learning standards, this program will provide young students with opportunities to increase their standards-based skills in an exciting, personal, and fun way.
Program Artist:
PROGRAM DETAILS
ART FORM(S):
Creative Movement
CURRICULUM:
Social-Emotional
GRADE LEVEL(S):
Preschool/Pre-K, Elementary (K-5)
PROGRAM AVAILABLE AS:
In-School Workshops
Residency
Afterschool/Out-of-School