Essential oils can be part of your child’s school experience, offering support through different phases of the day.
Oils for all Learners
Here are some of my top recommendations for all students, whether they’re learning at home or returning to the classroom.
Morning wake-up:
Run this diffuser blend in the kitchen if you have sleepyheads who need an invigorating blend before school: 2 drops each of Peppermint, Lemon, and Wild Orange.
Increasing focus:
doTERRA’s InTune rollerball is ideal for times when kids need to focus and concentrate. It can be applied to the soles of the feet or the back of the neck. For a DIY option, try 5 drops each of Cedarwood, Lavender, and Vetiver in a 10 ml rollerball bottle, topped up with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Calming:
For a child who is unsure about school or certain subjects, try diffusing three drops of Lavender and three drops of Balance in the morning. You can also fill a 10 ml rollerball with 5 drops each of Balance, Peace, and Wild Orange, topped up with Fractionated Coconut Oil. It can be applied during the day to help smooth out transitions and ease feelings of stress.
Oils for the Classroom
Here are some tips specifically for kids — or parents! — heading back into the classroom.
Supporting a healthy immune response:
- Apply On Guard Touch or diluted On Guard essential oil blend to the soles of the feet before school.
- Take one On Guard Beadlet each morning. I strongly recommend this for everyone heading into a school environment!
Hand hygiene:
- Send On Guard Mist to school. Use on hands before eating, handling masks, and throughout the day as needed.
Mask sprays:
- An essential oil mask spray can help to support a sense of calm and may enhance the feeling of clear breathing while wearing a mask! Check out my DIY mask spray video.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Topical application is ideal for school. Applying essential oils to the feet is great for children and people with sensitive skin. The soles of the feet have thicker, more durable skin and the essential oil is less likely to cause sensitivity. Absorption is quick and the aroma is less likely to spread through the classroom, which is important with some of the stronger oils.
- Remind your child not to share essential oils with other kids at school.
- Some schools or individual classrooms have policies on the use of aromatic products.
The On Guard Daily Routine
On Guard essential oil blend is your best helper during the back-to-school season!
Its wide variety of benefits (especially its cleansing properties and support of healthy immune function) mean that you can use this oil in numerous ways from a.m. to p.m. to help keep your kids feeling healthy.
To make it even easier to take advantage of On Guard’s protective properties, an entire line of products has been built around this incredible oil. Here are some steps to consider adding into your school-day routine:
Before school:
Take one On Guard beadlet after breakfast. This perfect, easy dose of On Guard is my #1 recommendation for your child’s back-to-school routine. Each bottle contains 125 days’ worth of beadlets — such a low cost for a very high return!
In addition, consider diffusing On Guard in the kitchen, where kids will eat breakfast and finish last-minute preparations for school. On Guard provides an energizing & uplifting aroma while helping to purify the air.
In the classroom:
You can’t run a diffuser in your kid’s classroom (if only we could!! 😁) so instead, supply your children with On Guard Touch and On Guard Mist. The On Guard Touch rollerball is convenient and diluted to a perfect strength for both kids and adults. It can be applied topically to the chest and bottoms of feet. On Guard Mist is perfect to slip into backpacks for sanitizing hands when soap and water aren’t available.
Returning home:
When kids come home at the end of the school day, thorough washing with On Guard Foaming Hand Wash is an essential step. It’s a gentle alternative to harsh soaps that may dry and irritate sensitive skin, and it’s fortified with the powerful cleansing and purifying properties of On Guard. Wash away everything they’ve brought home from school before kids settle back into home!
In the evening:
Water bottles, thermoses, utensils, and lunch bags all need to be cleaned thoroughly. On Guard Cleaner Concentrate contains the powerful On Guard essential oil blend combined with plant-based derivatives that provide an effective, biodegradable way to clean and eliminate odors. Among many other uses, it can be diluted for use as a multipurpose spray cleaner and used as an effective dish cleaner as well. Send kids back to school each day with a clean, sanitized lunch kit.
Bonus: On Guard Laundry Detergent is a naturally-sourced, ultra-concentrated laundry detergent that utilizes the power of On Guard Essential Oil Blend and bio-originated enzymes to target and lift stains for amazingly clean clothes. Work this into your laundry routine to feel confident that your kids’ school clothes not only look clean but are sanitized, too.
Whether you’re heading back to the classroom as a teacher or student, or beginning the adventure of learning at home, doTERRA products can provide incredible support for your wellness and the cleanliness of your environment – all without toxins. Please reach out if you have questions or would like to chat!
