Superkids with Superpowers

Superkids with Superpowers

Grass Valley ES

December 20, 2019

Parents Learn Super-Strategies

Our Motto: Today and every day, be your own superhero!

During our Morning Mug presentation on 12/17/19, our GVES school counselor, Tessa Perez, gave a powerful presentation to a group of GVES parents on the importance of teaching SEL skills which include mindfulness. The session was power-packed with the research and benefits of using mindfulness strategies and touched on things to do in the home on how to relieve stress. Check out this great TedTalk video to understand more of why schools are using mindfulness as a way to give students important life skills. 


ACTIVATE YOUR SUPERPOWER-Strategies to help Superkids at Home

  • Teaching children about the brain and its functions
  • Breathing exercises, muscle relaxation exercises, physical movement are all research and evidence-based techniques for coping with stress (National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Nature Walks 
  • Unplug days & more moments to just be
  • Take extra time to go places in order to avoid “rushing.”
  • Playing games (HUGE focus, relationship, behavior benefits)
  • Pretending to walk under water or that we are in outer space, slow motion (helps strengthen focus and self-control).

                                 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE WEEK:

                      A muscle relaxation technique for stress reduction