These top back-to-school diffuser blends will help students and teachers at home or in the classroom. Get the back-to-school essential oil recipes below.
Top 10 Back-to-School Diffuser Blends
As we prep for another back-to-school season, besides buying school supplies and all of those essentials, I’m also stocking up on my oils. If you’re a teacher, work in the classroom, or have kids going back to school, you’ll want to have these essential oils on hand!
Always use only pure essential oils in your diffuser, and even ones labeled “organic” or “plant-based” may still contain toxins or chemicals, so buy only therapeutic-grade oils free of perfumes and additives.
So, here are the top 10 diffuser blends that should cover most things you would encounter in the classroom.
Now, depending on the type of diffuser you have, the amounts in these recipes will vary. These are written for the type of diffuser where you fill the small bottom half or so with water and then drop in some oils. If you have one where you put it on a bottle of oils, or it works another way, you will have to tweak the amounts or make a blend in a separate bottle to attach.
Cold & Flu Season Fighter Blend – This is great to help kill any germs, colds, or viruses in the air, and is even good to run in the diffuser once a week; maybe make it a habit to do every Monday morning, or every Friday afternoon right after the kids leave, to clear the air. If you have a bug going around your classroom, do it a few times a day to help prevent it from spreading, in addition to killing the germs. Place the following drops into the diffuser: 2 drops of oregano or clove, 2 drops of lemon, 1 drop of Melaleuca & 2 drops of peppermint.
Oregano and clove are the powerhouse oils that help ensure the bug is gone. They have both been proven over & over to kill germs and bacteria, and oregano even kills MRSA. They are both very potent and maybe not the favorite aroma of the oils, especially the oregano, but they work amazingly. The lemon cleanses the air, uplifts, and adds a fresh scent. The Melaleuca kills fungus & bacteria and is great for your body overall, and the peppermint is antiviral and is very uplifting, helping to awaken and enliven, while also adding a fresh scent to the blend.
Calming Diffuser Blend – This blend is good for just before/during nap time – or for just after a time of high activity, like recess or a special event, that gets the kids all wound up. Place the following drops: 3 orange or bergamot and 4 lavender. Orange or bergamot has a wonderful, uplifting scent, but it also helps keep you calm and balanced. They also give the mood a happy feeling. Lavender is used for calming and is the most popular of essential oils. It helps take the energy level down a notch and keeps things much more even-keeled.
Afternoon Slumps blend – This blend is good for the afternoon lulls, you know, those that creep up after lunch when everyone just wants the day to wind down. It can help awaken everyone without causing chaos. Place the following drops: 3 lemon, 3 peppermint or spearmint, and 1 patchouli or frankincense. Peppermint or spearmint helps awaken you and gives you focus and energy; lemon uses that freshness to help you feel uplifted and motivated; and patchouli or frankincense is wonderful for the brain, waking it up and helping it focus.
Focus and Concentration Blend –This one is for use when you have an important lesson or a test and no one is really into it. You can start it before you even begin the lesson if you feel like things are going to be a challenge, or you know it will be hard to keep them on task. Place in: 3 drops of patchouli or frankincense, 2 drops of peppermint, 2 drops of lime. Lime is like lemon and has a great aroma that uplifts and awakens; peppermint helps you focus and wake up; and patchouli and frankincense are brain-activating oils. They both work well and are powerful for improving the mind and keeping it on task.
Germ-fighting blend – This one is similar to the cold & flu one, but better for everyday diffusing. It helps kill germs and bacteria without a harsh scent and creates a nice, light aroma while working in the air. Add the following oils: 3 drops rosemary, 3 drops lemon, 1 drop peppermint. Rosemary is a powerful oil that has many uses, but it is a true germ fighter and will cleanse the air thoroughly. Lemon combined with it smells amazing and cleanses as well. Peppermint adds the light, fresh scent while also helping to cleanse.
Refreshing citrus blend – This blend is to cheer up the room. You know there are days when everyone seems to be in a funk! Including the teacher. This blend will cheer them up and lift them up, and in no time, you’ll be back to normal. Place in: 3 drops of orange or bergamot, 2 drops of white fir, and 2 drops of frankincense. The citrus, as we mentioned, is a sure way to cheer you up and uplift you, and it gives a happy kind of calm that helps ease agitation. White fir has a fantastic aroma, especially with citrus, and helps clear the air and create a happy, satisfied feeling. The frankincense balances the mood and the mind.
Appetite Suppressant blend – If your class is like most others, your kids probably are constantly asking for snacks or whining for a lunch break. Not only does peppermint have all the benefits mentioned above, but peppermint oil has also been proven to be a wonderful appetite suppressant. Diffuse a few drops during the day, such as after breakfast or in the afternoon. This will help them feel satisfied and alert at the same time. They will be able to focus on their work and keep their mind off of food.
Anxiety & Focusing blend – This is a test-taking blend. Use it when you can’t keep their attention, or when they’re worked up about something. Use it slightly before and during a test. Place in: 3 drops lime, 2 drops orange, and 3 drops rosemary. Lime and orange both help calm you, help you feel happy and more relaxed (without a sleepy factor), and help you focus. Rosemary is great for the mind and works wonders for memory.
Energizing Blend – A great pick-me-up blend for after P.E. or physical activity. Place in: 3 drops of peppermint, 4 drops of grapefruit or lime. Peppermint helps with mental and physical tiredness, wakes you up, and lifts the mood. The grapefruit has a sweet, light aroma that provides energy and gives an overall feeling that helps motivate and uplift.
ADD/ADHD focus blend – This blend is great for students who have extra trouble staying focused and on task. It helps calm them mentally and clear their mind of extra chatter so they can focus on what they need to. Place in: 2 drops vetiver, 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops frankincense, and 2 drops lime. Vetiver is perfect for calming and stopping mind chatter. As mentioned above, patchouli and frankincense balance the mind and help it focus, and lime uplifts and supports focus and mood.
Hopefully, these oil blends will help your child do well in school. With the twins going to high school this year, I’m planning on working on a variety of blends to help them succeed at school and home, but also not have a ton of anxiety and stress. Do you have other types of essential oil blends that help your child (or teacher) in the classroom? Feel free to drop me a line below and let me know.
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Diane Hoffmaster says
The focus and concentration blend would really come in handy for the teens. It is hard getting back into the swing of high school!
Kathleen says
I need the appetite suppressant one for my kids who are constantly hungry even after they just ate! Great blends.
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
I would add to your list oregano oil. I have been using oregano eo for almost every day. It has been my own natural home remedy. For flu & cold, I diffuse it mostly in the evening before going to bed.