A Yoga Adventure through Space
Written by Robyn Snow
Projected release date for hardcover copy: December 2020. Pre-order a copy of your own for exclusive access to a FREE 30-minute virtual kids yoga class, pre-recorded and sent to your inbox. NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON in paperback & e-book- click here for your copy.
A fun & interactive book that encompasses yoga, creative movement, science, art, health, body parts, math & literacy to motivate and stimulate little ones to learn through movement. A community minded approach to action based learning, this book is meant to be utilized as a tool for self-discovery, creativity, and education with youngsters by teachers, daycare providers, parents and other caregivers. This book is great for all ages between infant and 12 as it can be used in an unlimited amount of ways. It can simply be read; it can be read with the actions; it can be read with the actions and as a jumping off point for further education with a detailed glossary of yoga and science terms at the back.
Yoga helps to promote emotional well-being and reduce stress. It also teaches self-regulation and builds self-confidence. It encourages cooperation and teamwork while balancing both body and mind. It develops self-discipline and self-control while increasing the ability to concentrate for longer periods. It is unlimited in its creative potential and it is through all these benefits that learning is possible. For a child to learn effectively, these components are crucial. In my experience, children who learn hands on are more likely to retain information through muscle memory alone than children who did not. There is also research to support the fact that children with additional needs like excess energy require this to be more successful in the classroom. This provides another tool for instructors and parents to offer a supplementary and hands on learning experience.
This book comes with a link to a Yoga-Along video as well as links for further education about yoga and Outer Space!
Please note this price does not include shipping/ delivery fees.
Projected release date for hardcover copy: December 2020. Pre-order a copy of your own for exclusive access to a FREE 30-minute virtual kids yoga class, pre-recorded and sent to your inbox. NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON in paperback & e-book- click here for your copy.
A fun & interactive book that encompasses yoga, creative movement, science, art, health, body parts, math & literacy to motivate and stimulate little ones to learn through movement. A community minded approach to action based learning, this book is meant to be utilized as a tool for self-discovery, creativity, and education with youngsters by teachers, daycare providers, parents and other caregivers. This book is great for all ages between infant and 12 as it can be used in an unlimited amount of ways. It can simply be read; it can be read with the actions; it can be read with the actions and as a jumping off point for further education with a detailed glossary of yoga and science terms at the back.
Yoga helps to promote emotional well-being and reduce stress. It also teaches self-regulation and builds self-confidence. It encourages cooperation and teamwork while balancing both body and mind. It develops self-discipline and self-control while increasing the ability to concentrate for longer periods. It is unlimited in its creative potential and it is through all these benefits that learning is possible. For a child to learn effectively, these components are crucial. In my experience, children who learn hands on are more likely to retain information through muscle memory alone than children who did not. There is also research to support the fact that children with additional needs like excess energy require this to be more successful in the classroom. This provides another tool for instructors and parents to offer a supplementary and hands on learning experience.
This book comes with a link to a Yoga-Along video as well as links for further education about yoga and Outer Space!
Please note this price does not include shipping/ delivery fees.
More benefits for incorporating movement into Education
Early movement experiences are important to brain development and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. To be of maximum benefit, movement experiences should be introduced early in life and presented often during the early childhood years. Not only do motor skills enhance our lives at all ages and give us a positive attitude about habitual physical activity that sets the foundation for a lifetime of good health, but they aid the development of science and math concepts. Although it seems quite reasonable that a comprehensive developmentally appropriate movement program would be effective in enhancing early brain and motor skill development, the following recommendations are offered when developing a motor skills program. 1. Provide children with lots of sensory-motor experiences, especially of the visual-motor variety. This would include activities that integrate visual information with fine- and gross-motor movements. 2. Include a variety of basic gross-motor activities that involve postural control, coordination of movements, and locomotion. In addition to stimulating the general wiring patterns of these fundamental skills, moderate and vigorous intensity gross-motor activity provide the brain with its chief energy source, glucose. In essence, these activities increase blood flow, which feeds the brain and enhances neuronal connectivity during the critical period. 3. Combine movement activities and music. Although the jury is still out regarding the relationship between musical experience and specific academic achievement, the combination of music with movement presents an excellent learning medium for young children.
Optimizing Early Brain and Motor Development Through Movement
By Carl Gabbard, Ed.D., and Luis Rodrigues, M.S.
The following are examples of general phrases that are commonly used to promote movement inquiry: “How many ways can you...?” “Show me...” “Suppose you... ?” “Find another way...” “What other ways...?” “What different ways are there to...?” “Try to…” “Is there another way to...?” “What if...?” “Could you...?” And, perhaps the most fundamental stimulus, “Why?”
Optimizing Early Brain and Motor Development Through Movement
By Carl Gabbard, Ed.D., and Luis Rodrigues, M.S.
By integrating movement and play-oriented problem solving into your environment and daily curricular activities, you provide children the opportunity to explore many critical thinking skills that lay the foundation for understanding math and science concepts. Through simple exploration of movement activities, you can teach children to categorize, compare/contrast, form hypotheses, and much more. As children engage in movement activities and learning opportunities, encourage them to explore, experiment, and learn. Here are just a few ways that you can use movement-related activities to foster critical thinking.
Optimizing Early Brain and Motor Development Through Movement
By Carl Gabbard, Ed.D., and Luis Rodrigues, M.S.
The brain and body are connected through neural pathways made up of neurotransmitters, hormones and chemicals. These pathways transmit signals between the body and the brain to control our everyday functions, from breathing, digestion and pain sensations to movement, thinking and feeling.
Mind-body connection
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Contributors
You are probably already aware of some of these distinctions between the left brain and right brain:
Early movement experiences are important to brain development and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. To be of maximum benefit, movement experiences should be introduced early in life and presented often during the early childhood years. Not only do motor skills enhance our lives at all ages and give us a positive attitude about habitual physical activity that sets the foundation for a lifetime of good health, but they aid the development of science and math concepts. Although it seems quite reasonable that a comprehensive developmentally appropriate movement program would be effective in enhancing early brain and motor skill development, the following recommendations are offered when developing a motor skills program. 1. Provide children with lots of sensory-motor experiences, especially of the visual-motor variety. This would include activities that integrate visual information with fine- and gross-motor movements. 2. Include a variety of basic gross-motor activities that involve postural control, coordination of movements, and locomotion. In addition to stimulating the general wiring patterns of these fundamental skills, moderate and vigorous intensity gross-motor activity provide the brain with its chief energy source, glucose. In essence, these activities increase blood flow, which feeds the brain and enhances neuronal connectivity during the critical period. 3. Combine movement activities and music. Although the jury is still out regarding the relationship between musical experience and specific academic achievement, the combination of music with movement presents an excellent learning medium for young children.
Optimizing Early Brain and Motor Development Through Movement
By Carl Gabbard, Ed.D., and Luis Rodrigues, M.S.
The following are examples of general phrases that are commonly used to promote movement inquiry: “How many ways can you...?” “Show me...” “Suppose you... ?” “Find another way...” “What other ways...?” “What different ways are there to...?” “Try to…” “Is there another way to...?” “What if...?” “Could you...?” And, perhaps the most fundamental stimulus, “Why?”
Optimizing Early Brain and Motor Development Through Movement
By Carl Gabbard, Ed.D., and Luis Rodrigues, M.S.
By integrating movement and play-oriented problem solving into your environment and daily curricular activities, you provide children the opportunity to explore many critical thinking skills that lay the foundation for understanding math and science concepts. Through simple exploration of movement activities, you can teach children to categorize, compare/contrast, form hypotheses, and much more. As children engage in movement activities and learning opportunities, encourage them to explore, experiment, and learn. Here are just a few ways that you can use movement-related activities to foster critical thinking.
Optimizing Early Brain and Motor Development Through Movement
By Carl Gabbard, Ed.D., and Luis Rodrigues, M.S.
The brain and body are connected through neural pathways made up of neurotransmitters, hormones and chemicals. These pathways transmit signals between the body and the brain to control our everyday functions, from breathing, digestion and pain sensations to movement, thinking and feeling.
Mind-body connection
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Contributors
You are probably already aware of some of these distinctions between the left brain and right brain:
But are you aware that your own teaching style probably favors one side of the brain more? Lecture, research, notes, and quiet independent work are classroom features of left-brain teaching and learning.
Math is also a logical and analytical subject with a left-brain tendency. So, if you are teaching math through lecture, notes, and practice, you are neglecting your students right-brains!
Here are a few ways to add a little more "right-brain-ness" into your class:
Any time you can encourage interaction between the hemispheres of the brain, you strengthen this connection.
https://www.mathgiraffe.com/blog/how-to-activate-the-right-brain-in-math-class
Math is also a logical and analytical subject with a left-brain tendency. So, if you are teaching math through lecture, notes, and practice, you are neglecting your students right-brains!
Here are a few ways to add a little more "right-brain-ness" into your class:
- manipulatives
- hands-on activities group projects
- noisy, busy, creative atmosphere
- art
- music (even in the background)
- color
Any time you can encourage interaction between the hemispheres of the brain, you strengthen this connection.
https://www.mathgiraffe.com/blog/how-to-activate-the-right-brain-in-math-class
