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When we talk about "whole child learning" we are talking about more than sitting still & listening while learning math, reading, social studies and other subjects. These skills while important, are not enough to prepare a child for long term success.

Whole child learning does not just engage a…

If you have ever watched a group of children playing and having fun, then you know what 'engagement' is: it's when there is effortless interaction and spontaneous learning taking place with no outside interference. This is how all learning should take place.

Somewhere along the line, we got the idea that…

Summer Learning Loss. It happens to students between June and September. This is the academic regression and loss of motivation seen in kids after the school year ends.

I've seen it more profoundly in children with learning challenges. Research has shown that summer learning loss occurs when children don't have…

In my Yoga-Based Sensory Integration workshops, one of the most common questions I get from teachers and paraprofessionals is how to improve attention spans & encourage engagement. I have offered & discussed many different sensory-based techniques & have had some great suggestions from workshop participants. Lately, I have been…