OBSTACLES TO LEARNING + PLAY
BUSY/TIRED BRAIN
Waning attention, challenging behaviour, diminishing interest + focus.
SHALLOW BREATHS
Breathing shallows as the nervous system becomes more stressed and attention + focus is lost.
WRIGGLY BODY
Muscles tense, the body begins to wriggle + needs to move.
FOUNDATIONS FOR
LEARNING + PLAY
MINDFULNESS
Sharpens concentration + attention, cultivates compassion for self + others, creates the space for inspired learning + play.
BREATH
Calms the nervous system, re-oxygenates brain + body, improves focus, enables self-regulation.
MOVEMENT
Releases muscle tension, boosts mood, reduces impulsive behaviours.