Publisher's Synopsis
Wherever you look, you see books, tapes, and workshops for adults on relaxation and positive thinking. Because we live in a fast-paced, tension-filled, exciting world, more and more people realize they must learn techniques to help them deal realistically and effectively with our energetic, quickly changing society. But, what about our children?
They live in the same world as we do. Must they wait until they're in their twenties or thirties to learn these same techniques? What a gift it is to help our children begin now to develop a repertoire of techniques that help them feel centered and confident about themselves. Mindscape addresses this need by teaching children how to relax and reduce their tensions, as well as using one of the most recent and exciting innovations in education-the use of visualization to enhance academic and behavioral skills.
Combine the following exercises in this book to create a variety of unique guided visualizations:
- relaxations teach children to relax and quiet their minds,
- imaginations are short stories that encourage visualization, and
- task motivational instructions are positive statements that encourage constructive behaviors.
