S4 E2 Mindful Movements – Using the Body to Feel Grounded and Relaxed

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Did you know that moving your body can help you feel more calm, steady, and focused? In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, we explore how mindful movement connects our body and mind, helping us relax, reset, and feel more grounded.

Through Oliver and the Wobbly Feet, engaging exercises, and simple movement techniques, children will learn:
✔️ Why movement helps with emotions like nervousness or restlessness 🌿
✔️ Three easy mindful movements to feel more balanced and calm 🌳
✔️ A fun Tree Pose activity to practice feeling steady and strong 🌲
✔️ How small movements like stretching and shoulder rolls can release stress 💆‍♂️

📖 Storytime: Follow Oliver as he learns how standing tall like a tree helps him feel less nervous and more confident before his big drama class! 🎭✨

✨ Challenge: This week, whenever you feel restless, shaky, or unfocused, try Tree Pose, Shoulder Rolls, or Slow Stretching and notice how it changes your mood! 🌟

🎯 Perfect for Kids, Parents & Educators!
This episode helps children understand the connection between movement and emotions, encouraging healthy habits for relaxation and focus.

🔔 Subscribe now to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison and help kids move mindfully, feel grounded, and stay calm in any situation! 🌿

Transcript

Hello everyone and welcome back to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison. I'm Miss Harrison and I'm so happy you're here for another episode in our Mindfulness and Relaxation series. Last time we talked about mindfulness, what it means to be present and aware of the world around us. Did you try your mindful moment challenge this week? I hope you found some time to notice the little things around you. Today we're learning something really special, magic breathing. Our breath is one of the best tools we

have to help us feel calm, focused and even happy. By the end of this episode you'll know some fun breathing exercises that you can use any time you need to feel peaceful. Let's begin. Have you ever noticed what happens when you feel nervous, angry or excited? Your breathing might become fast or shallow,

but when you're calm and happy, your breathing is slow and steady. That's because our breathing is like a magic remote control for our bodies. When we take slow, deep breaths, our heart slows down, our muscles relax and we feel more at ease. It's like pressing the calm button on your body.

The best part? You can use breathing magic anytime, anywhere. Whether you're feeling worried before a test, upset after an argument or just need a moment to focus, your breath is always there to help you. Maya was having a tough day at school. She had forgotten her homework, spilled juice on her shirt and felt like nothing was going right. At lunch she sat on a bench feeling frustrated. Her teacher, Mr. Lopez, noticed and sat beside her. Maya, he said, I want to teach you a special trick. Imagine you're holding a big round bubble wand. Take a deep breath in, then blow out slowly, like you're making the biggest, gentlest bubble ever. Maya tried it. She took a deep breath in, then blew out slowly. She imagined a shiny bubble bubble floating up, carrying away all her worries. After a few breaths she felt lighter, like the bubble had lifted her stress away. That's your breathing magic, Mr. Lopez said. You can use it any time you need to feel calm. Maya smiled. She had discovered a new way to feel better, all on her own.

What do you think Maya learned about magic breathing. Just like Maya, we can all use our breath to feel calm and focused. Let's learn three fun breathing exercises you can try anytime. The first one is bubble breathing. Imagine you're blowing a big gentle bubble. Breathe in through your nose and blow out slowly through your mouth. Try to make the bubble as big as possible. Next we have belly balloon breathing. Place your hands on your belly, take a deep breath in and feel your belly fill up like a balloon. Now slowly let the air out. And finally we have five finger breathing. Hold out one hand and use the pointer finger of your other hand to trace up and down over your fingers as you breathe. Breathe in as you go at one finger and breathe out as you go back down.

Keep tracing until you've done all five fingers. Which breathing trick do you like the most? Now it's time to practice. Find a comfy place to sit and close your eyes if you'd like. Let's try bubble breathing first. Take a deep breath in and breathe out slowly. Imagine you're making the biggest bubble ever. Good job. Next let's practice belly balloon breathing.

Place your hands on your belly, breathe in and feel your belly rise and now breathe out and feel it lower. Let's do that one more time. and breathe out. Well done. Finally we can practice the five finger breathing. Hold out your hand as you trace up your first finger as you breathe in and down as you breathe out. Keep going for all five fingers. Great job! Doesn't that feel relaxing? You have done such an amazing job today learning about breathing magic. Remember your breath is always with you. You can

use it any time you need to feel calm, focused or peaceful. Here's your mindful moment challenge. This week whenever you feel. Next time on Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, we'll explore mindful movements, using our bodies to feel grounded and relaxed. I can't wait to see you then.

Thank you for joining me today. Keep breathing, keep smiling, and as always, keep shining. and as always, keep shining.