Now available as a series too! Click here for dates.
About Tools For Schools
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 curriculafrom the creative arts and physical education/health, to math, history and the sciences.
Teachers will:
- earn one professional learning unit for taking 10 hours of 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 3, 6 or 10 hour training provides invaluable skills for educating, exercising and empowering children. No previous yoga experience necessary.
We welcome the opportunity to customize the training and materials package to suit your specific needs. For more information, please email Amy@yogakids.com or phone 678-362-9990.
Click on the following link to see the complete calendar of Tools for Schools trainings and request registration:
http://www.yogakids.com/toolsforschools/calendar.html
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 5th grade."
To download the full study in PDF format click here. Use your back button to return to our site.
Upcoming Tools for Schools Trainings
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Series: YogaKids Tools for Teachers With: Cheryl Crawford, CYKT, RYT, B.S. Ed., TSS Location: Decatur Yoga & Pilates Thu, Oct 23, 2008 - Thu, Dec 04, 2008 , 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuition: $219 or $199 pre-registration by October 9th Includes Tools for Schools Manual, 50 pose cards with brightly colored pictures, instructions, and curriculum integration tips. |
YogaKids Tools for Teachers $199.00 10/23/08 |