Kimochis in Education
Feelings can be messy… Kimochis™ can help!
Kimochis in Education
Kimochis Mat Time Booklet: Mat time gives teachers and children a focused, fun, safe place to identify and express feelings; work through conflicts; and build the foundations for social and emotional intelligence. Buy Now >> $29.95 inc gst
“An important component of education today is teaching students to be emotionally intelligent. The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to the feelings of others and one’s self is intrinsic to the education process.
Students at times find it difficult to express or name their feelings and the Kimochis provide an excellent tool to help them explore emotions. Within the education settings the Kimochis could be utilised in a number of areas across the school and would be particularly relevant for junior primary classrooms, school counsellors, and guidance and welfare officers.
For young people with chronic illness the expression of emotions is a complex issue. Some will freely want to speak about how they are feeling, others are dismissive of their feelings and some are just exhausted by conversations related to how they are feeling. The Kimochi gives a young person with chronic illness choices of how they might want to express their emotions.
Not only is the Kimochi aesthetically appealing, it can provide comfort and a means of emotional expression for children of all ages. I would highly recommend the Kimochi as a resource in all education and health settings.”
Cathie Ireland - Renowned Australian Educationalist
