Confident Kids
‘Relax with Tommy and Aleena’ CD.
Children and adults can really benefit from relaxing. Build the
CD into your routine, as your child will grow in confidence the more
they hear it. We hope that you will enjoy using the ‘Relax with
Tommy and Aleena’ CD and here are a few ideas of how to get the most
out of it with your child/children.
Track 1. ‘Relax with Tommy and Aleena.’
- This track can be used as a calming down session after more energetic play.
- Have enough space for your child to lie down.
- Dim the lights and avoid interruptions.
- Guide your child throughout the story and help them by showing them what to do.
- Put it on at bedtime.
Track 2. The “‘I can be” song.’
- Put this track on when your child is active.
- Stand with your child and do the actions together.
- Have fun making up your own actions to the verses.
- Encourage your child to sing the words.
- Talk about the verses afterwards as they cover times when your child may be worried ie. Going to school, being brave in difficult situations, getting lost, stranger danger and going to bed.
- Use lots of praise for participation as this will help to raise your child’s self esteem and promote confidence.
Track 3. ‘Somewhere to go’.
- Put this on after Track 1 whilst talking to your child about what they enjoyed about it.
- Play it in the background when doing other relaxing activities.
- Look at the picture on the CD together to discuss the story to find out which parts your child/children enjoyed.
- Close your eyes and sit together and listen to it.
If you would like some more ideas on how to build your child’s confidence and relaxation skills please call Angela Allport at Sure Start Stoke North on 425883 or speak to any member of the First Steps Team.
First
Steps is part of the Psychological Services for Children, Young People
and families within North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare