Can you finish focus and flow: the mindful jar in about 25 min?
You will children learn to visualize their thoughts and feelings through this sensory activity.
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Children learn to visualize their thoughts and feelings through this sensory activity. Shaking the jar and watching the glitter settle helps kids practice mindfulness and regulate their emotions, making it easier to concentrate and stay calm during stressful moments.
This activity utilizes Vygotsky's scaffolding by providing a tangible tool for emotional regulation. The gradual settling of glitter symbolizes clarity of thought, encouraging children to reflect and focus on the present while promoting the ability to self-soothe.
1. Take a clean plastic jar and fill it halfway with water. 2. Add 2 tablespoons of clear glue and stir well. 3. Sprinkle in glitter or small beads (up to 2 teaspoons). 4. Fill the jar to the top with more water and tightly seal it. 5. Shake the jar and watch the glitter swirl around! 6. Use it during study time: shake, watch, and breathe deeply until the glitter settles.