Relaxation Box
Practice:
Papers are handed out to the students. They are asked to write some suggestions on them about how to relax emotionally and physically when they feel stressed. The suggestions are collected and put in a box that can be seen in the class. A paper is drawn out of the box at the beginning of each week/month and shared with the students. If needed, they can be hung on the clipboard. Students are encouraged to try those suggestions that week/month. They are later asked to explain their experiences and how those suggestions help them.
Additionally, they can be encouraged to implement draw a paper from the box to implement a suggestion when they feel stressed.
When to Use
Anytime around the year
Age Level
Primary School, Middle School
Duration
40 mins + follow-up
Materials
Paper, pen, box
Related Areas of Social-Emotional Learning
Managing emotions, expressing emotions
Purpose
Increasing emotional resilience, acquiring stress coping skills