If we empower students to teach others, we really see an impact in their ownership
- Carla Tantillo, Founder of Mindful Practices
Math + Yoga = A Cool Classroom!
Yoga is the perfect kinestic learning tool to integreate with math instruction. Both physical and spacial exercises are ideal for enhancing math skill retention and recognition. Utilize this cool math + yoga activity when you find yourself with additional instructional time and active students who are energized to learn and think creatively about math and numbers.
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November '11 - Math + Yoga = A Cool Classroom!
August '11 - Create a Classroom Yoga Routine
September 9, 2010 - How to be an ISAT Superstar!
March '10 - Three Ways Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Program Parallel Mindful Practices Welness Initiatives
February '10 - Yoga is an Effective Violence Prevention Initiative for Students
November '09 - How to Create Ron Huberman's 'Culture of Calm' through RtI Strategies and Yoga
October '09 - How to Use Yoga to Increase Academic Performance
September '09 - How to Include Hip-HopYoga™ into PE Class
August '09 - Three Yoga Techniques to Promote Positve Student Behavior
July '09 - Using Yoga to Teach Concept of Personal Space
June '09 - Four Yoga Poses to Help Teachers Relax
May '09 - How Yoga Helps with Transitions
April '09 - Mentally Preparing Students for Tests
March '09
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