Calm Down Jar
Setting: classroom, in kitchen, or anywhere at
home
Materials:
1 TBSP Glitter
glue
1 Cup of hot
water
Pan
Regular Glitter
(as desired)
Blue Food
Coloring (as much as desired)
Mason jar
Instructions:
Heat water to a boil in a pan.
Empty water in Mason jar and add glitter
glue, food coloring, and regular glue.
Swirl & Shake around and allow the
individual to watch the glitter fall from the top of the jar to the bottom of
the jar.
Purpose: This is a great emotional expression
along with visual sensory aid when someone is feeling anxious and fear. Having
the individual talk about how they feel while watching the glitter float around
the jar is a way to expand verbal communication and problem solving in what
emotion they are truly feeling. It gives the individual a visual sensory tool
to help when they need to calm them and may help individuals that feel anxious
in school. This wouldn’t help individuals that have trouble focusing on tasks
or objects since they wouldn’t be able to relax or focus just on the glitter. Watching
the glitter can help calm the mind enough to identify true emotion. Shaking the
jar can also work on grasp and strengthening of upper extremities.
Madge, B.(September 2011). Free Your Mind. Chasing the
Firefly. [Blog post].
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