What's the POINT?

It's the FOURTH day of school and what's the POINT?!  LEARNING and GROWING is what it's ALL about at PHES!  If you're a little weary this first full week of work, be a TREE.  When you pretend to be a tree, it helps reduce anxiety, a scattered mind or frenetic energy.  It also helps children feel stable in their bodies, steady in mind and balanced in mood and emotions.

Take a deep breath and stand tall.  Press the sole of one foot to the ankle/lower leg, keeping your toe on the floor as a "kickstand."  Your balancing leg is straight and strong, but don't lock your knee.  You can raise your "branches" high to help with balance.  Squeeze your tummy muscles if you wobble.  Breathe!  Try it on the other side.  It's helpful to find a focal point if it's difficult to balance.  

Looking forward to LEARNING and GROWING TOGETHER in 2015-16!