The
award-winning YogaKids® International
program introduces a proven teaching
solution for children ages 5-12 with the
primary goal of creating less stress and
greater success for teachers and students.
YogaKids Tools
for Schools links movement and creative
activities to the subjects educators need to
cover over the school year. Fun and
easy-to-use yoga lesson plans are used as a
springboard to explore a full range of
classroom curricula—from the creative arts
and physical education/health, to math,
history and the sciences.
Teachers will:
- earn one
(10 hours) professional learning unit
for taking the Tools for Schools
training
- gain
methods of incorporating movement with
curriculum
- learn
how to utilize multiple intelligence
teaching to reach all students
- increase
their ability to work with children with
special needs
-
understand how to easily meet state
requirements for physical activity in
the classroom
- increase
student participation, comprehension and
retention
- learn
innovative techniques for classroom
management
The YogaKids Tools for Schools program is a
complete package that integrates in-depth
teacher training, materials, classroom media
and ongoing support.
Each teacher receives:
- A
comprehensive teacher's manual
- Ten
Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans
-
Classroom Posters
-
Assessment tools
-
Information documents for Parents
- 50
oversized, colorful Pose Cards
-
Award-winning YogaKids DVDs and music CD
- On-going
teacher support including on-line
reference and teacher forums
- And
More....
With these elements, educators learn how to
seamlessly incorporate yoga into their
lesson plans and classroom management
techniques, helping students manage their
energy and stay centered throughout the day.
This 6
hour training provides invaluable skills for
educating, exercising and empowering
children. No previous yoga experience
necessary.
Click
here for info about the specific benefits to
your classroom.
New Tools for
Schools Study by Purdue and Indiana
Universities Shows Success of Program
The six month
study called “Factors Affecting Student
Achievement and Related Behaviors' came to
the following conclusion:
“YogaKids Tools for Schools has a
significant positive effect on the academic
achievement, general health, personal
attributes and relationships of students in
Kindergarten through 6th grade.
To download the full
study in PDF format click here.
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