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"Thank you for visiting this site.... www.happyfreechildren.com has
been created for the purpose of downloading the 'Kaleidoscopes'
program (more information below). After taking many sessions with both
children, their teachers, parents, counsellors and carers, not only
did I see the importance of helping children understand this wisdom,
but I saw a strong need to make it more easily available. Today we are
surrounded by very aware and intuitive children who need ways to
express this.
It has been set up in conjunction with to now give people a choice
of either buying the already collated kit for $295 or downloading it
for $95.
I have been continually amazed at how making children's inner life
visible for them and then connecting this with the natural world
creates such joy and wonder. It is like a light bulb going on and
makes a real difference in children's ability to understand their
feelings and emotions as it offers innovative, gentle ways to help
them in this awareness.
Through creating this download I am thrilled to also make it more
easily available to parents, to help them create the sacred space at
home together, to create and express authentically, to listen, to
balance, to share and appreciate each others uniqueness on a deeper
level. As adults guiding children in this program we also benefit from
the experience!"
Julie Pretyman
KALEIDOSCOPES IN BRIEF
'Kaleidoscopes' is a new innovative program that allows young
people, their families, carers, teachers and counsellors to explore
together our diverse and complex needs in a contemporary context. In
its simplicity, its playfulness and in the creative way it is
presented, it is a way of developing and maintaining hope in all of
us, as it opens our awareness to our human spirit, our human-nature
connection and our connection to the sustainability of the earth.
It offers the opportunity for all ages to create and communicate
with each other through the senses, to express feelings and our
intuitive awareness. It creates the space to share and acknowledge
this wisdom, to see and feel the strength within us and the strength
of the natural world around us. It is a tool to access our deep inner
knowing, rather than seek outside ourselves for fulfillment. To offer
this at a young age may prevent the destructive path of addiction,
whether this is to a substance or an emotion.
The program comes from the indigenous perspective in a
cross-cultural, universal way. It taps into the wisdom of the land and
its people in a manner that is uniting and healing to all people,
helping children of all cultures remember their innate wisdom.
KALEIDOSCOPES SERVES AS A PRACTICAL 'TOOL'
TO ENHANCE:
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Personal development
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Creativity
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Self-esteem
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Self expression
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Awareness
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Resilience
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Interpersonal relationships
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Imagination
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Respect of self and others
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Connection with the natural world
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Understanding of our inner nature
HOW DOES IT WORK
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Reminds young people of the importance and the richness of our inner
life ">"I think it should go on because it told me about how I feel
and it should be at every school because it taught me good things."
Mandy aged 7
The learning outcomes of Kaleidoscopes in relation to the eight
intelligences - art, body, maths/logic, music, nature, people, self
and word - are:
ART:
* Children will use colour as a language for expression.
* Children will express themselves through pastels, paint and
sketches.
* Children will understand that art is a way of expressing and
communicating our feelings, ideas, dreams and aspirations.
BODY:
* Children will gain an understanding of the connection between
what we eat and our health and wellbeing.
* Children will learn that food has healing qualities.
* Children will understand how our body 'tells us' the foods we
need to be healthy, and how what we eat affects our environment.
MATHS/LOGIC:
* Children will use shape as a tool for expression.
* Children will see shape in the natural world.
* Children will understand the connection between emotions and
logic, how they work together to create balance or imbalance.
MUSIC:
* Children will become aware of how different music evokes
different responses.
* Children will listen to music to express feelings, ideas and
creativity, through art and language.
NATURE:
* Children will be shown their connection to nature through natural
objects, animals, food and microscopic pictures.
* Children will learn how nature can inspire and balance emotions.
* Children will appreciate the importance of taking care of their
environment, fauna and flora, of how we live in harmony or disharmony
with it.
PEOPLE:
* Children will learn to appreciate our individuality, our
uniqueness and our similarities.
* Children will share ideas and feelings with each other.
* Children will understand and communicate the connection between
every living thing (including each other) and the world they live.
SELF:
* Children will gain new awareness into themselves, increase
self-esteem and inner strength.
* Children will become aware of how what we say, feel, think and do
affects our health and that of others.
* Children will gain understanding of the importance of taking
responsibility and the implications of not.
WORD:
* Children will express and communicate ideas, feelings and stories
through the written and spoken word.
* Children will be inspired by colour and nature to write words,
phrases, poetry and/or stories.
* Children will visualise meaning from abstract images.
Who is it for?
Kaleidoscopes is primarily aimed at primary school children. It is
also suitable for adolescents, as in each session's apparent
simplicity there is a depth appropriate to all levels. We have even
had great feedback from parents and carers working with even younger
children.
Teachers, parents, carers, psychologists, creative arts therapists,
occupational therapists and counsellors working with young people will
find Kaleidoscopes a useful tool to use on an individual or group
basis.
It has been designed so anyone can easily use it . Parentscan make
the lessons a fun activity for play time and bring in the techniques
to create the space to communicate and listen to each others wisdom.
The techniques are very good for addressing challenging behaviour that
always stems from children not understanding how to communicate how
they feel.
Teachers and child care professionals will love the ease of which
this fits into the curriculum. It is designed to take up one hour time
slots with session outcomes and lesson plans. We even have creative
individuals that run 15 week programs entirely based on the Kit, out
of school or session time for an hour each week. This brings these
essential techniques to the broader community with really heart
warming results. I am very happy to advise anyone wanting more
information on setting this up once you have the kit.
COMMENTS FROM TEACHERS WHO HAVE UNDERTAKEN THE PROGRAM
"The materials/resources are useful tools for students to express
their innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive
environments, whilst also being given the opportunity to freely
express themselves through purposeful art activities. These activities
engage all students."
"Students have responded positively to the sessions, participating
with enjoyment and enthusiasm. Difficult and challenging students have
been particularly responsive, engaging in group discussions, listening
attentively and giving focus to all tasks."
"It was encouraging to see how some children appeared to be soothed,
more peaceful during the weekly 'hands-on' activities"
"It was great to hear how the children's conversation about their
feelings and thoughts became more confident and detailed" as the
sessions proceeded"
"A very positive and rewarding experience that saw children getting
in touch with themselves and/or friends"
An extension of the program, 'Beyond Purple - A Journey in Colour',
has been developed to serve those working with adults including
psychologists, creative arts therapists, occupational therapists and
counselors. Its use is enhanced by our imaginations, philosophies and
areas of expertise. Please visit our page to view these.
How is it Implemented?
THE PROGRAM IS IDEALLY UNDERTAKEN OVER A FIFTEEN WEEK PERIOD OF ONE
LESSON PER WEEK with the CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. It
is divided into 3 Modules with extension activities and overlaps with
other classroom activities or components of the curriculum.
It can be used by classes or groups of children, individuals or
parent-child activities. It can be particularly beneficial in the
latter to foster greater understanding, improved relationships, and
reciprocal awareness, trust, insight, respect and communication
between parents and children.
It is designed to be used as many times as you feel is necessary, as
it is a 'tool' which remains appropriate to the developmental stages
of the children. Varied and quite different results, discussions and
insights will occur each time it is used. Some teachers/parents may
find it beneficial to use a guided relaxation session and/or listening
to relaxing music prior to each session. A designated 'Kaleidoscope
Corner' is encouraged for use by the children during free time, and to
serve as a reminder of skills learnt.
THE PROGRAM PREDOMINANTLY REVOLVES AROUND 45 KALEIDOSCOPE CARDS
consisting of 33 'window' and 12 'doorway' cards which are the main
tools in this program.
STRUCTURE OF THE KALEIDOSCOPES KIT
THE KIT INCLUDES:
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Kaleidoscopes manual
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Worksheet masters
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Kaleidoscope 'window' cards with their associated meanings
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Kaleidoscope 'doorway' cards and their associated meanings
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Photographic images - microscopic
The manual consists of the introduction to the program, a brief
description of the sessions that form the core of the program, and a
step-by-step guide through each of the nine sessions. Materials
required for each session are listed in the coloured boxes on the left
of each session outline. However, an overview of those items is listed
below so that you may gauge your capacity to provide some, or all, of
the suggested resources, or think about collecting some items in
advance of implementing the program.
Kaleidoscopes - 'The Human Spirit'
This Module, Kaleidoscopes, consists of six sessions. It
demonstrates to the children their unique individuality and
creativity. It encourages children to learn to trust, discuss their
feelings and current challenges, and to awaken an awareness that in
order to do this we need to give and receive caring and consideration
to and from others. It introduces the concepts of imagination,
inspiration, thought, feeling, excitement and freedom, by encouraging
creativity through the 'colours' evoked by music. The language of
colour and shape are explored, and the meanings of the Kaleidoscope
cards are presented. The children are provided with an opportunity to
create their own cards and meanings using three-colour combinations. A
Kaleidoscope journal is created, to give voice to, and opportunity,
for ongoing exploration of the child's personal development.
CONNECTIONS - 'THE HUMAN-NATURE CONNECTION'
Module 2, Connections, is comprised of six sessions which remind us
that nature can give us strength. It encourages the children to
utilise their imaginations in relation to colour, pattern and design
in the natural world, to take a closer look at the environment, and
relate these images to ourselves using both auditory and visual
stimuli. The children create an 'orb pouch' and begin their own 'feel
good', memory prompt collection. They explore the relationship and
commonalities we humans have with other animals, plants and the
environment, and the connection we have with all living things.
OVER THE RAINBOW - 'SUSTAIN-ABILITY'
In Module 3, Over the Rainbow, three sessions explore the concept
that the 'pot of gold' resides deep within each of us. We look closely
at fruit/vegetables we consume using our creativity, and hence make a
connection between our inner self, what makes us feel good and what we
ingest. It serves as a reminder that we are all connected to nature
and living things on a deeper level, and offers proof that what is
inside us, is also inside all living things. Our growth, like a seed,
must be nurtured to achieve our full potential.
As an added bonus for buying today you will receive the
'Parent Pack' which includes:
* 45 visual meditation colouring sheets
* More inspiration for parents to use the kaleidoscope cards with
children in the home environment
* Creative ideas for painting, colouring, drawing, poetry, music,
and meaningful discussion
This bonus pack will help parents and carers interact with their
children in a fun and meaningful way, creating the space for
friendship and connection between adults and their children.
Download now
for $95
I offer you a 100% money back 60 day guarantee.
Thank you for your interest
Julie Pretyman
Julie Pretyman Dip. Teach
The files you will receive are in .zip format and will take a few
minutes to download to your computer.
Full instructions, instruction videos and any links for unzipping
your files are all on your download page.
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