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Materials Needed:
Transparent plastic jar or bottle with lid
Water
Glitter glue or loose glitter
Liquid glue or glycerine (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions :
1. Explain to children that the glitter represents thoughts and emotions when we feel excited, angry, or upset.
2. Shake the jar and invite children to observe how the glitter moves quickly.
3. Ask children to sit quietly and watch the glitter slowly settle.
4. Encourage slow breathing while observing the jar.
5. When the glitter settles, explain that our bodies and feelings can also become calm when we pause and breathe.
Signs the Activity Is Working:
Children calm down
Children focus longer
Children follow instructions
Children express emotions
Safety & Wellbeing Notes:
Use plastic containers to avoid breakage.
Ensure the lid is tightly closed to prevent spilling or ingestion of materials.
Stop or shorten the activity if children become overstimulated or lose interest.
Home Adaptation :
Parents can create a glitter jar together with their child and use it during moments of frustration or before bedtime.
Materials parents need: plastic jar, water, glitter glue or glitter, glue or glycerine.
Parent instructions: shake the jar together and watch the glitter settle while taking slow breaths, explaining that feelings also calm down with time.
Source/ Contributor Information:
https://www.mindful.org/how-to-create-a-glitter-jar-for-kids/ Mindful.org / USA
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