PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox
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Looking for an engaging way to teach kids the calming power of progressive muscle relaxation? Our Progressive Muscle Relaxation Activities resource is an excellent addition to your school counseling toolbox or SEL curriculum. This resource, part of our comprehensive coping skills toolbox, uses the relatable story of Benji the Bear to help children understand how to release tension and find calm through progressive muscle relaxation. Perfect for school counselors, teachers, and parents, this resource offers fun, interactive, and hands-on activities to support emotional regulation.
What’s included in our Progressive Muscle Relaxation Activities pack:
- Letter to Students: A welcoming introduction that encourages children to explore the concept of relaxation and why it’s important for their well-being.
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Tip Sheet: A practical guide with easy-to-follow steps for kids to practice tensing and releasing their muscles to calm both their body and mind.
- Bears & Progressive Muscle Relaxation Handout: Fun facts about bears and their hibernation habits, showing how bears relax and recharge, just like children can with progressive muscle relaxation.
- Story – “Benji the Bear Learns to Relax”: An engaging story that illustrates how Benji uses progressive muscle relaxation to feel calm and prepared for his long hibernation, making the concept relatable and memorable.
- Bear Crafts: Cut-and-Paste Bear Crafts in both black-and-white and color versions, offering a creative, hands-on activity to reinforce the lesson.
- 12 Reflective Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to help children reflect on how they can use progressive muscle relaxation to feel better in their daily lives.
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script: Script provided to reinforce learning.
This Progressive Muscle Relaxation Activities resource equips children with essential tools to manage stress and tension in a fun and engaging way. Ideal for use in school counseling sessions, SEL programs, or at home, this resource helps kids discover how to relax, recharge, and feel their best – just like Benji the Bear!
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