🌼A Day in the Magic Garden

This workshop guides students through a poetic meditation, where they move freely in a garden and imagine a character, a setting, and a story.

🎯 Objective: Stimulate imagination, the senses, and creative expression through play and guided visualization.
👧🏽 Suggested age: 5 to 8 years.
⏰ Duration: 45 minutes.
📦 Materials: The story and narrative script.

🟡 Interactive Introduction

👂 Preparation: Invite the children to sit comfortably, close their eyes, and take deep breaths to prepare their minds for a magical experience.
🎶 Atmosphere: Play soft background music (nature sounds, birds, flowing water) to create an enchanted mood.
🤸 Movement and sensations: Encourage gentle movement while listening: walking, touching imaginary leaves, smelling flowers.

If possible, use a diffuser with floral or woody scents to enhance the sensory experience.

🌟 Activity Flow

🧚‍♀️ Welcome to the Magic Garden!

"A place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Close your eyes and imagine walking through enchanted gates into a garden full of wonders. Begin an exciting journey through this magical garden."

  1. 🧝‍♂️ Character Name
    A gentle breeze whispers a name… What is it?
  2. 👗 Physical Description
    What does your character look like? What clothing does it wear for this enchanted adventure?
  3. 🐉 Magical Friend
    A magical creature appears. What form does it take? What is its personality?
  4. 🌷 Magic Garden Description
    Colors, smells, sounds… What do you see and sense while exploring?
  5. 🌳 Garden Views
    Are there waterfalls, mysterious trees, or hidden paths?
  6. 🌸 Special Scents
    Take a deep breath. What fragrance fills the air?
  7. 💖 Favorite Aspect
    Which part of the garden do you like the most? What does it look like?
  8. ✨ First Discovery
    A glimmer under a bush… What magical creature or object appears?
  9. ⚠️ Encountering an Obstacle
    Something unexpectedly blocks the path. What is it?
  10. 💪 Overcoming the Challenge
    How do you solve it? With the help of your magical friend? Using your ingenuity?
  11. 🌅 Favorite Moment
    At the end of the adventure, which moment will you treasure forever?

🧘‍♂️ Closing Activities and Return to Reality

🖍️ Drawing: At the end, invite the children to draw their character, magical friend, and favorite part of the garden.

🗣️ Reflection and Sharing: Each child can share their experience: What did they see? What did they discover?

Encourage a small group discussion about the challenges faced and how they overcame them. This helps develop empathy and critical thinking.