I need spiritual exercise for 8 year old in our school ,any ideas?

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I need spiritual exercise for 8 year old in our school ,any ideas?

Answer 1

8 year olds teach US about being spiritual...

Answer 2

explore your localcommunity andsee what they have to offer. Infant yoga, massage, alexandra technique, music and calm activities. you could try intoducing a wishing chair into your class,wher chidren sit and wish for some thing in times they need to also circle time is invaluable for prompting the inner wishes and feelings of the children in your group. it is fantastic that you are interested in promoting the spiritual avenues with the children you work with keep up and find our what your area has to offer

Answer 3

in my preschool classroom, we do relaxation daily before lunch. we teach the children stretching, breathing exercises, yoga and do different relaxing activities to help them to better be able to calm and control themselves.

here is a link to a great website. my teaching partner purchased several of their guided relaxation cds and we listen to them quite often. i personally enjoy them and the children do to:

http://www.indigodreams.net/

i don't know if you teach in a public school or not, but these ideas help a child to be more 'spiritual' in a way that doesn't involve stepping on any religion toes.

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Answer 5

Do yoga. They have fun kid moves. Try searching "children's yoga moves". They name them after animals, so that kids are able to relate to them. "The jumping frog" etc.

Answer 6

Allow 8 year olds to experience interactive hands-on learning. Bring in some materials and allow them to explore different kinds of materials.