Looking to reduce stress, build adult/child trust and communication, and help children make better behavior choices? Here it is! The Take A Break Mat!
The Take A Break Mat is a mindfulness activity tool for children. It helps them develop behavioral awareness, enhances self-respect, builds confidence, and strengthens child/adult trust and communication.
By asking the questions on the mat and using positive reinforcement, Take A Break Mat works to help children reflect on daily choices, challenges, and strengths. It also acts as a guided tool for adults to know what questions to ask the child during stressful situations. This is a perfect guide for parents, guardians, and teachers! Take A Break Mat can also be used by adults for their own personal reflection of daily goals and/or challenges.
The questions are:
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Why am I here?
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How do I feel when I make a poor choice?
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What could I have done differently?
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How do I feel when I make a great choice?
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What have I learned from my actions?
The affirmations are:
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I am loved
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I am smart
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I am strong
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I am confident
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I am amazing