Your Mind Jar

WHATS THE ACTIVITY?

This jar allows children to see the effects of a clouded mind with many thoughts. The thoughts can be represented by the swirling glitter. Once they are able to use mindfulness tools such as relaxation, the glitter settles, their thoughts settle and they are calmer.

WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?

Kids love glitter! Its a great way for them to have fun and understand their brains at the same time. Good for all levels. Say all the instructions in English, so they practice their listening skills.

HOW?

What do you need?

1. A empty jar
2. Glitter
3. Water

Place the glitter in the jar and then fill it with water. Close the lid. Its that easy!

 

 

Let the bottle settle – just like a calm mind!

Spin the bottle – just like an occupied mind!

 

Being Thankful

 

 

WHATS THE ACTIVITY?

Use the American Holiday of Thanksgiving to teach children about being grateful. The idea of vocalising what people are grateful for during Thanksgiving is a very popular aspect of the holiday.

WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?

They will have a discussion using a large range of English vocabulary. They will also create gratitude for their lives and for others in their classroom. Instead of focusing on what toys or games they don’t have, they can learn how to appreciate the things they already have. This is an important life skill.

HOW?

1. Have a discussion in English about being thankful for the things they already have.
2. Draw a giant turkey on a large paper or cardboard.
3. Create a silhouette of the childs hand, this will represent the feather of the turkey.
4. On each “feather” or hand, the child needs to write what they are thankful for.
5. Stick the “feathers” on the Turkey and place the Turkey in a place where the children see it often.