Notes from Students, Teachers, and Counselors

 “I wish I had this book as a child because it brings light to difficult situations growing up.  I love the activities for each story and especially love the journal questions, which helped me look inside myself.  This book is a powerful tool to help kids with any problems.   The child that stood out the most for me was Adjusting Anna.”  Lacie, 23 years old

“Direct Dalia lesson worked like a charm for a very large group of 4th grade girls.  Thank you so much!  It was an amazing counselor session.”     Amy, School Counselor

  “I will always use it when I take a test and I want to get a good grade. I use breathing and stretching when it is the end of a baseball game and I am losing.  It helps me when I start my baseball games in the playoffs because I really want to come in first place all the time.”  Devin, 4th grade

“I used it when I was scared to read my book report.  I like how it is a stress reliever.”  Maria, 4th grade

“It helps me calm down and I have no stress after.  I use it whenever I talk to people.  Sometimes when I meet new people I great really nervous so I use it then.”   Kya, 4th grade

“When I am nervous I go outside or I will quietly walk away for a quick breathe and stretch.  It helps me when I feel like everyone is looking at me or when I feel weird about myself and feel like a ghost.”   Taylor, 4th grade

“I use breathe and stretch when I get out a bed in the morning because it helps me wake up.”  Victoria, 5th grade

“Once when I was on the trampoline I was learning to do a backflip.  I took 3 deep breaths before doing it and I said to myself “YOU CAN THIS, TAYLA”.  Guess what?  I did it!”

Tayla, 3rd grade

“My sister threw a basketball at my head.   But I breathed and did not get mad.  If I did not breathe and stretch at that time she would not be talking to me ever.”   Stephanie, 2nd grade

“I use breathing and stretching when my brothers and I get in arguments.”  Luciana, 5th grade

“Breathing and stretching has helped me through life.  It helped me calm myself when I’m angry.  It helps me when I’m confused so I understand better. “

“Breathing and stretching helps me calm myself down.  I use it when I get frustrated with anything.  It really calms me down and refreshes my body and just helps me not be frustrated anymore.  I also think it is really fun.”  Victoria

“It helps me when I take the Florida Standards Assessment.  I always say yes to the bathroom break and do some stretching in the bathroom cause If I did that in front of everyone they would tell me to sit down.”  Ceasar
“I love it when Mrs. Frizzi comes to class and we breathe and stretch.  I’ve noticed a big change in the studens emotions, attitudes, and body language.  Thear are more relaxed and focused, and SO AM I!  Our classroom becomes cool, collected, and ready to learn.”   Jennifer, 5th grade teacher