About Gentle Elemental
Gentle Elemental is an educational and arts wellness service founded by educator and musician Kris Kitko.
We will use the arts & interaction for a whole sensory experience of gentle sounds & sights (mostly in nature or using nature sounds).
We will help participants learn to see, hear and recall these sounds and sights in everyday life.
Studies show (see below) that gentle sounds and sights help us feel
We will use the arts & interaction for a whole sensory experience of gentle sounds & sights (mostly in nature or using nature sounds).
We will help participants learn to see, hear and recall these sounds and sights in everyday life.
Studies show (see below) that gentle sounds and sights help us feel
- happier
- less stressed
- more capable of performing everyday tasks at home, school, work, etc.,
Event Info
Event structure and length will vary based on the ages of participants.
General community event for children:
Activities will be light, inviting, positive, and fun.
School event:
For adults:
For upcoming events, click here.
General community event for children:
- Approx. 1 hour
- introduction
- gentle movement/stretching
- activities to help us focus our attention to ambient surroundings
- slow walk & listen #1
- sharing observations
- movement activity
- slow walk & listen #2
- simple writing activity
- slow walk & listen #3
- drawing/art
- movement activity
- slow walk & listen #4
- quiet reflection
- cloud observation
- sharing
- gentle sound/music-making
- closing
Activities will be light, inviting, positive, and fun.
School event:
- Some curriculum content standards are incorporated (such as science, language arts, math, etc.).
- Time/length varies
For adults:
- Activities, location, and length of event would vary based on participant interest.
- Some may include yoga.
- Event announcements will list all planned activities prior to registration so you can choose one that best fits your interests.
For upcoming events, click here.
