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Mindfulness

Meditation

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Meditation can bring a sense of calm, peace and balance to the mind and body. When practised regularly it can help to manage upsetting or distracting thoughts throughout the day. Our children take part in meditation and reflection once a week in school – continue the journey at home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc – Your Secret Treehouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g69cyia-aKI – Land of the Unicorns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QzBuhsyuk – The Gratitude Tree

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_-V2mnl6dM – The Friendly Whale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV9BBR1RoGg – Spaceship to the Moon

 

Music

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Here are our favourite pieces of background music to listen to when working. Listen to them at home when completing your learning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUXEeAXywCY – Positive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dPHgFOiFIw – Happy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd4j9osCNT4 – Relax

 

 

Stories

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Stories take us to a place of optimism and hope. They are a welcome distraction from daily pressures and provide calm and enjoyment. They enable the reader/listener to be present in the moment.

Stories teach us to be better listeners, problem-solvers and show us how to react in difficult situations. They teach right from wrong and show us how to help others.

Here is a collection of books which support mindfulness and wellbeing. Read at the beginning or end of the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd4j9osCNT4 – Worrysaurus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM27Zj04EOM – Don’t Feed the Worry Bug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxl0fHOiAqs – I Can Handle It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rZNTFf35Aw – The Invisible String

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TygMhoPZSHU – I Am Human

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXA3837uv3w – I am Peace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOYA8Sg4JBk – Bee Calm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NJqPcZFAKo – Here and Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKymOw3Cqpw – Waiting

 

 

Yoga

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Yoga helps to develop flexibility, balance, strength and coordination. When practised regularly the breathing flow helps to lower blood pressure and heart rate and creates a sense of calm. The benefits are endless. Give yoga a go!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg – Beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XCQfYsFa3Q – Animal Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpUqY2bCcxk – PAW Patrol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF7O6-QabIo – Rainbow Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga  – Cosmic Kids! Here you will find something for everyone! Harry Potter, Sonic the Hedgehog, Star Wars, Frozen, Minecraft, Pokemon and so much more!