Jun 01 2007
Space Clearing for the Classroom
Transitions can be difficult for some children. Changing topics, changing moods from the excitement of the playground to the quiet time of classroom work, or even leaving the world of a book or story time can present challenges for children and teachers. Applying the concepts of Space Clearing to the classroom can ease transition time for everyone.
Space clearing involves using your intention to calm an overstimulated room or energize an oppressive one. Space clearing changes the vibration and mood of a room. Have you ever walked into a room and knew by how it felt that an arguement had occured? Or perhaps walked into a classroom where the excitement level was too much to handle?
To calm a classroom you could use Music for Modulation by TempoSpace Productions. Next have the children alternately breathe in and out through one nostril then through the other for three minutes. Placing their hands over their eyes can help calm prevail by eliminating one of their senses so they can focus inside. A gentle small bell can alert everyone that it is time to pay attention to these activities, beginning the process. By making this a routine that children know is aimed at calming the room everyone will soon have this a common goal.