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0:03 [Applause] hi guys today we're going to share with you how to make your own mindfulness jar or also known as a calming jar a calming jar helps you to calm your child down during times of timeouts anguish anger or just when they need to get hold of their thoughts it can be also used for adults used over a period of time repeatedly you will see that the child will learn to get a hold on his thoughts
0:27 and his feelings the water in the jar signifies the mind and the glitter signifies your thoughts and anxieties as the child sees the glitter settle down he or she will also get a hold of his thoughts and help him calm down the calming jar also helps us to understand that when things are moving around or just in a little bit of swirl when our mind is in a little bit of swirl we cannot think very clearly or make
0:51 decisions very easily we need to wait for things to settle down to see things very clearly and that is just what this calming jar will do so let's get straight into how to make your own calming jar so here's what you're going to need 150 ml of glue a Jar full of warm water some Stars moons and shells Fey quii glitter and a jar
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Summary
- A calming jar is beneficial for managing emotions during times of distress.
- The jar symbolizes the mind (water) and thoughts/anxieties (glitter).
- Watching the glitter settle helps individuals regain focus and calmness.
- The calming jar can be used repeatedly to teach emotional regulation.
- Materials needed include glue, warm water, decorative items (like stars and shells), and a jar.
- The process of making the jar is simple and engaging.