What this lesson teaches
Creating a stress ball helps children understand stress relief techniques. The tactile experience of squeezing engages their senses and promotes emotional regulation, making stress management tangible.
Can you finish stress ball creation in about 25 min?
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Creating a stress ball helps children understand stress relief techniques. The tactile experience of squeezing engages their senses and promotes emotional regulation, making stress management tangible.
Embodied cognition shows that physical manipulation can influence emotional states. By squeezing a stress ball, children can release tension and develop coping strategies, reinforcing their control over feelings in stressful situations.
1. Gather a balloon, flour (or rice), and a funnel. 2. Stretch the balloon and fit the funnel in its neck. 3. Pour flour into the balloon using the funnel until it is filled halfway. 4. Remove the funnel and tie the balloon securely. 5. Decorate your stress ball with markers (optional). 6. Test it out by squeezing — how does it feel?