Adults often associate their childhood with serenity, freedom and looseness. But unfortunately, some children are already stressed at primary school age. Even very young children often feel strong tension because they sense that high expectations are placed on them and come under pressure. Many children have to deal with stress in their early childhood, caused for example by the divorce of their parents or by the situation of single parenthood. Another point could be the occupation of both parents. On the one hand, the parents have less time for their child and on the other hand, the child is often home alone for hours which causes stress. In addition, the worries of adults which can be conveyed by parents or the media are easily transferred to children, which leads to the fact that even young children are often preoccupied with war, murder, etc. in their thoughts. Kolb further claims that there is a growing impression, that children in the modern world are exposed to a constant stream of mass media images and consumer temptations, a confusion of stimuli that they can hardly understand. A growing number of children show great inner and outer restlessness up to permanent fidgetiness, nervousness and even open aggression. On top, school itself is becoming a growing burden for some children.
Most parents are not even aware of how their behavior can affect their own child but even abdominal pain, bedwetting or headaches can be manifestations of stress in children. Other symptoms might be insomnia, nausea and vomiting, or emotional reactions such as anger, resentment, fear, or anxiety.
Consequently, there is an increasing demand to create space for calming compensatory phases between the exhausting learning sections within the framework of school lessons. Kolb says, that a regular alternation between activity and rest, between effort and recovery, is a vital principle of all organismic systems. Therefore, it is a good idea to perform relaxation exercises as early as possible to do something good for the body as well as the mind. In this respect, the question arises whether and how relaxation can be used in primary school.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Benefits
- Physical & General Benefits
- Academic Benefits
- Implementation
- Requirements & Suitability
- (Spatial) Framework
- Posture & Teacher position
- The Senses
- Feedback
- Right timing
- Procedure
- The way to teach relaxation
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore the benefits of relaxation in primary school, focusing on its effects on both physical and academic well-being. It delves into the implementation of relaxation techniques within the school environment, considering factors like classroom setup and teacher preparedness. The work highlights the importance of creating a conducive atmosphere for relaxation and outlines various methods for teaching relaxation to young students.
- Benefits of relaxation for primary school students
- Implementation of relaxation techniques in primary school
- The role of the teacher in promoting relaxation
- Creating a conducive environment for relaxation
- Methods for teaching relaxation to young children
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of stress in primary school children and its potential sources. It highlights the growing concern about the impact of stress on young children's mental and physical health. The chapter argues for the importance of relaxation as a countermeasure to stress and explores its potential for enhancing learning and well-being.
- Benefits: This chapter explores the various benefits of relaxation for primary school children. It delves into the positive effects of relaxation on physical health, including reduced stress symptoms like sleep disturbances and psychosomatic manifestations. The chapter also discusses the academic benefits of relaxation, such as improved concentration, increased receptiveness to learning, and a calmer classroom environment.
- Implementation: This chapter examines the practical aspects of implementing relaxation techniques in primary school. It outlines the essential requirements for success, emphasizing the importance of a trusting teacher-student relationship and the teacher's own experience with relaxation techniques. The chapter also explores the suitability of different relaxation methods for primary school children, emphasizing the use of child-appropriate approaches and incorporating storytelling and fantasy elements.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on the key themes of relaxation, stress management, child development, primary school education, and teaching methods. It examines the benefits of relaxation for children's physical and mental well-being, as well as its impact on learning and academic performance. The text explores the practical implementation of relaxation techniques in the classroom, highlighting the importance of teacher training, classroom environment, and age-appropriate methods.
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- Anonym (Author), 2021, Relaxation in primary school, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1391355
