Wellbeans Childrens Mobile Massage

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“Children need help and guidance with all behavioural and emotional aspects of their experience. Love, compassion and nurturing touch are vital to their development.” (Elmsater & Hetu)

Wellbeans ‘wellbeing’ program for children aged 4 to 5 years consists of peer to peer massage, massage to stories and breathing techniques. It is a complete program which takes approximately 9-10 weeks to complete. However given that all learning centres have different requirements we are able to tailor our program to fit your specific needs!

The main component of the program – The Massage in School’s Program or ‘MISP’ is described as ‘peer to peer massage’ because children learn by massaging each other. Children remain fully clothed and both give and receive massage to each other on the head, shoulders, back, arms and hands. The massage consists of 15 separate strokes and children are taught about seeking consent before touching others, the strokes, stroke pressure, parts of the body, the benefits of massage and how to provide feedback to each other.

The other components of the program are breathing and guided relaxation. It is amazing how quickly children grow to love relaxation time on the floor. Within weeks, even if they do not shut their eyes children are increasingly able to lie still and do deep breathing or relaxation exercises. These activities certainly appeal to a child’s sense of wonder and active imagination!

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Why should your daycare/kinder use Wellbeans?

"Play is a child's work." (Jean Piaget)

There is much discussion amongst child experts and educators about the importance of play-based learning. As a result many day-care centres and kinders today provide a variety of learning spaces and experiences that teachers use to enhance a child’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional development. The MISP is a fantastic tool which teachers may also use to guide children’s learning in all of these areas.

Program benefits:

• Provides a great opportunity to learn hands-on social and emotional development
  
• hands-on learning about appropriate touch
  
• working with a partner
  
• sharing and taking turns
  
• learning about parts of the body
  
• being together with other children quietly
  
• discuss words/concepts such as being calm, relaxing, time out
  
• it provides nurturing touch when away from mum/dad/primary caregiver
  
• adaptable for students with special needs
  
• it’s FUN!!!

Additional benefits for teachers

• Can be used as a tool for settling children
  
• Another opportunity to slow things down and to share quiet time

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Wellbeans provides a gift to be shared!

Many parents working full time miss opportunities for tactile nurturing time with their children. Whilst child care providers do a wonderful job of nurturing children the MISP provides opportunities for children to become confident using tactile skills and to initiate them with their families. Children who learn massage love to practise their new skills on their mum, dad, siblings and even their family pet! Learning wellbeing programs such as meditation and yoga are extremely valuable for children however learning massage provides an added benefit – it can be shared!
Working parents also have limited spare time! Parents have commented to us previously:

• “I would love my children to learn your program at school.”
  
• “I believe that all children can benefit from programs such as yours.”
  
• “I’d be happy to pay extra so my children could undertake your course at school!”

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Observations by schools, daycare centres, teachers, and families of those who have used the MISP include:

• Calmer, happier classrooms and children
  
• Increased concentration
  
• Less aggression and bullying
  
• Children learn the language and actions of self-protection
  
• Promotion of healthy self-esteem and emotional development
  
• Better relationships between children
  
• Better management of anger and emotional upsets
  
• Better performance of children with difficulties
  
• A noticeable flow-on effect in all areas of life (in and out of school)

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Children’s comments about Wellbeans classes:

“It helped me”
“I feel good”
“I feel better”
“It made me work better”
“It helped me because it was relaxing”. “It helped me calm down”
“It helped me calm down”

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Teacher’s Comments

"I have quite a few big personalities in my class and it has helped them build relationships with other students. Now they are much more settled and I have noticed I have a calmer classroom as a result."
Victoria (Year 1/2 teacher)

"It has been great for our children to learn about the power of positive touch. We didn't have a bullying problem or a no-touch policy, but it has helped promote the idea of safe play and safe touching."
Tony (Principal)


Call us today on M: 0408 856 111 to book a class at your daycare centre, kindergarten or private home! Or reach us through the 'Make an Enquiry' form below. All enquiries are welcome!