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.
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.
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