Magical Moments - Leigh Library

Do you know that you are an influential role model in helping your children navigate their emotions

Children Imitate for a sense of belonging

Join Merlin the Unicorn for a fun and interactive session that will strengthen your family bond. Discover simple mindfulness practices and playful movements designed to create lasting happy memories together."

Understanding Feelings:

• Interactive activities: Use of picture cards, feelings scale to introduce emotions, supporting children to navigate emotions
• Recognise your child's feelings: By observing how children interact with the picture cards and the feelings scale, parents can gain a deeper understanding of their child's emotional state.

Body Awareness

• Fun Breathing Games for Emotional Resilience: Through engaging themes and activities with props, these games make breathing exercises enjoyable for children.Connecting with their bodies: By focusing on their breath, children become more aware of their physical sensations.and Develop emotional resilience:

Sensory Adventures: Fun Activities to Calm and Focus

• Calming Sensory activities: A variety of activities that stimulate different senses (touch, smell, sight, sound, taste)
• Relax and de-stress: Sensory input can be a powerful tool for calming the mind and body.
• Focus and concentrate: Controlled sensory stimulation can improve focus and reduce distractions.

Move Like a Creature, Be Still Like a Mountain: Fun Activities with Animals and Qigong

• Inspired by animals and the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong, it can be a fun and engaging way for children to express their emotions.
• Animal Qigong Movements: simple Qigong postures that promote calmness and focus.

Learning by Example: The Power of Parental Participation

Children learn best by observing and imitating the adults around them. When parents actively participate in the activities alongside their children, they:

• Set a positive example: By engaging in the activities with enthusiasm, parents demonstrate the value of emotional intelligence skills.
• Strengthen the parent-child bond: Shared experiences through these activities deepen the connection between parent and child.

BONUS GIFT - Merlin the Unicorn has a little gift for each one of you.