Healthy Expressions Education, Inc.

Healthy Expressions Education, Inc.
Westlake, OH 44145
ph: 440-915-9510

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Workshops
 
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K-8 Classroom Strategies -  May 16 and 30 2009
8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. both days  -  Credit Hours: 1

Participants will learn about stress, how it manifests, what causes it and how to help themselves and their students reduce stress so that they are more productive and successful when faced with daily challenges.  Participants will actively engage in exercises designed for the Rainbow Play program.  They will be introduced to the basic techniques and some tips for integrating these techniques into the classroom.  The following topics will be addressed: stress, feelings, breathing, yoga, creative expression, visual imagery, concentration, sensory enhancement.  This is the first of 2 workshops based on the program Rainbow Play.


Effective K-8 Learning  -  June 20 and 27
8:30 – 4:30 both days  -  Credit Hours: 1

Participants will learn how to use yogic movement and creative drama as tools in     their daily curriculum to help students learn healthy expression of thoughts, feelings,     and ideas. Participants will know how to use yoga exercises and dramatic action to     release excess energy, calm children down and give them focus.  They will also learn how movement may be incorporated into core subjects such as Language Arts, social     studies, science, and health classes. Yoga postures will be taught as the basis for     movement and utilized as a spring- board for dramatic action.  Involvement in this     process is an effective way to cultivate success in the areas of problem solving,     language & communications, creativity, social awareness, clarification of values and     attitudes, empathy and promoting a positive self-concept. It also focuses on creative     ways of stimulating student interest in core subjects relating content to their human experience.

Workshop will be held at:
St. John West shore Community Outreach 
29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R, Westlake

Register and Learn More:

http://www.ashland.edu/pds/elyria/workshops.php

  • Rainbow Play For Social, Emotional, Physical and Behavioral Growth in Children Curriculum Booklet

    Our children’s inability to respond effectively under pressure has resulted in hostile school environments.  This is a complex problem.  The Rainbow Play Program is not a quick fix solution. It is a process to invoke change.  Rainbow Play is an innovative approach incorporating techniques that teaches children how to connect with themselves and others.  Rainbow Play goes beyond verbal communication skills enabling children to utilize other forms of expression.  It combines a unique blend of methods, which foster a child’s capacity to cultivate character traits such as personal awareness, confidence,empowerment, empathy, compassion, respect, and cooperation.   Children ill realize that when faced with a difficult situation they can draw on internal strengths to respond appropriately rather than react blindly.  Thus, leading to a decrease in aggressive behavior.

     


"The Rainbow Play Program has provided my students with knowledge and experience that enables them to manage their thoughts and feelings with greater independence.  The changes are subtle but I can see how it teaches children how they can gain control, be less impulsive, and express themselves more appropriately.  These are skills from which they will benefit though out their lives and they had fun, too!"

Sali Ryan, Teacher, Positive Education Program, Cleveland, Ohio


"I like stretching, especially partner stretching and the music because it is relaxing."
Kyleigh, Participant, 4th grade, Westlake Recreation Center

Westlake, OH 44145
ph: 440-915-9510
josie@healthyexpressionseducation.com


 

Healthy Expressions Education, Inc.
Westlake, OH 44145
ph: 440-915-9510