Over here in the Southern Hemisphere we are in the middle of winter. According to news reports, this flu season has been pretty bad. In NSW alone there have been more than 30,000 people affected, and sadly, multiple deaths.
As a parent and teacher, I know that schools and daycare’s are renowned for being places that spread the flu like wildfire. The moment that cold change comes, classrooms are left half empty, or filled with kids coughing and spluttering over each other and teachers. I thought I would share some essentials that I believe would be beneficial in every classroom in order to aid in overall wellness.
Whether you are a teacher yourself or want to give a practical gift to a teacher here are some ideas.
A Teacher’s Essentials Kit
Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer
Perfect to have in your bag, lunch box, or a pump in the room to keep the spread of germs. It smells amazing, and it doesn’t leave your hands feeling sticky!
Thieves Spray
This little bottle of essential oils is perfect for cleaning any surface from desks to sinks, door handles, and classroom resources, just to name a few! It is made up of plant-based ingredients which makes it safe even for children. Easy to take wherever you need it.
NingXia Red 
We all know that teacher’s need every extra bit of energy and boost they can get! NingXia Red is the perfect drink that promotes health and energy. It fortifies the body and replenishes key nutrients and is full of antioxidants. Tastes especially great when chilled!
8 Essential Oils and their Uses
Oils can be applied topically or diffused
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Thieves |
Supports the immune system, provides a refreshing smell, kills mould, insect repellent, prevents infection |
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Purification |
Eliminates odors, air purifier, uplifting, insect bites |
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Stress Away |
Calming, uplifting, ease body tension, support emotional balance |
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Lemon |
Eliminates odors, aids concentration, uplifting, disinfecting, common colds, antioxidant |
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Peppermint |
Aids concentration and focus, uplifting, energizing, digestive support, headaches |
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R.C. |
Overall wellness, respiratory congestion, colds |
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Frankincense |
Uplifting, dry skin, concentration, immune boost, eases nervousness |
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Lavender |
Calming, air freshener, relaxing, rashes & skin irritations |
Once you are set up with a bunch of essential oils, now you can have a bit of fun making up some of your own diffuser blends. I love trying out different combinations depending on the mood I am in. Here are a few blends that are a great starting point for the classroom, or even at home to help your kids get motivated for the day. Simply add a few drops of each into a diffuser and enjoy the benefits!
Diffuser Blends
- Focus during tests – Lemon and Peppermint
- Afternoon calming – Stress Away & Lavender
- Clean air – Thieves & Purification
- Eliminate Odors – Purification & Lemon
If you would like to start your essential oil journey today, go to www.youngliving.com Distributor #11948437
Comment below on some of your favourite oils and diffuser blends that would be great for colds and flus or for use in the classroom.
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So believe in essential oils to help build our family immunity especially with kids coming home from school. Son started holidays with a sore throat and going through chemo I cannot get sick. Started strict rolling of oils on his feet and spine and every two hours and running two diffusers 24/7. Amazing as it stopped it going further. I react to anti nausea drugs so going through chemo the only thing helping with chemo side effects are my essential oils. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing Pauline! I am so glad that you have found something to help in this stressful time for your family. You are often in our thoughts and prayers xx