Magical Moments - Standish Library
Sat, 24 Aug
|Standish Library
Fun filled parent-child session, nurturing emotional growth
Time & Location
24 Aug 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
Standish Library, 13 Cross St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0HQ, UK
About the Event
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 magical session that not only helps your child discover ways to feel happier and more confident but also strengthens the special bond you share. Together, you’ll explore simple tools to boost their emotional resilience and create joyful memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, carve out some precious me-time to relax, recharge, and leave feeling empowered with practical tips to keep the magic alive at home.
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.Â