- Definition
Guided imagery is like a storytelling game where someone describes a place or time in detail, helping your child imagine it clearly in their mind, especially before acting out a play.
The teacher describes a sandy beach with warm sun and gentle waves to set the scene for a play.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Guided imagery is like closing your eyes while someone tells a story and letting their words paint a picture inside your head.
Ask your child: Let's imagine we're in a jungle. What do you see and hear?
Common mix-up: Kids may think they are supposed to see something with their eyes. Guided imagery is about using your imagination to create a picture inside your mind.
Examples
- A student describes their imaginary treehouse so the class can picture it for their scene.
- Describing a magical candy land before starting a make-believe game.
- Listening to a description of a busy city street with your eyes closed to imagine being there.
guided imagery is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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