![]() Instruct your kids to turn-on their “Spidey senses,” or the super-focused senses of smell, sight, hearing, taste, and touch that Spiderman uses to keep tabs on the world around him. While on the subject of superheroes, this can be a related “next step” to teach kids how to stay present. The Wonder Woman: this pose is struck by standing tall with legs wider than hip-width apart and hands or fists placed on the hips (Karen Young, 2017).Īsk the kids how they feel after a few rounds of trying either of these poses.The Superman: this pose is practiced by standing with the feet just wider than the hips, fists clenched, and arms reached out to the sky, stretching the body as tall as possible.Next, tell them to try one of the following poses: ![]() Have the kids go somewhere quiet and familiar, a place they feel safe. To get your kids excited, tell them that doing fun poses can help them feel strong, brave, and happy. ![]() One easy way for children to dip their toes into mindfulness is through body poses. It’s a great age to introduce body-mind awareness as a valuable way to take care of themselves. At a young age, humans naturally curious about the strength and flexibility of their bodies. Let’s start with these simple ways to attune children with their bodies.
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