Instructor: Margaret Craford Community: Ages 3-9, children with SPD & spinal disability, Home Setting?, 45 minutes Plan Creation Date: August 1, 2013 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Stillness Academic/Therapeutic/Other Goals: Lengthen Spine, prepare for rest, family unity Props/Music Resources Required: Bear puppet, lavender spray Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – on the ground, seated Leader uses bear…
Instructor: Margaret Craford Community: Secondary School/Young Adult Ages, School Setting? Plan Creation Date: December 13, 2013 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Strength Academic/Therapeutic/Other Goals: Self-confidence, appropriate touch Props/Music Resources Required: CD Anjali, Hoberman sphere, drum, singing bowl Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – Standing Hoberman – 5 breaths w/ leader, drummer – Sometimes when we doubt…
Instructor: Margaret Craford Community: Preschool/Kindergarten Ages, 30-40 minutes Plan Creation Date: August 1, 2013 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Listening Academic/Therapeutic/Other Goals: Ecology, taking turns, sharing Props/Music Resources Required: Bear puppet, snack, forest treasures Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – 3 min, 5 breaths, supine. When Winnie the Pooh was faced with a big task, he…
Instructor: Margaret Craford Community: Secondary School Ages, School Setting?, 35-45 minutes Plan Creation Date: August 1, 2013 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Grounding Props/Music Resources Required: CD Shadowland (The Lion King Broadway), chairs, Hoberman Sphere, Happiness Recipe worksheet copies. Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – Seated Belly Breathing w/ Hoberman Sphere: 5-6 Breaths – Leader selects…
Instructor: Margaret Craford Community: Secondary School Ages, Special Needs/Life Skills, School Setting?, 30-60 minutes Plan Creation Date: March 12, 2014 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Community Academic/Therapeutic/Other Goals: Trauma Release Props/Music Resources Required: Endless Night, The Lion King Broadway CD; misc. art supplies, snack, Happiness Recipe Worksheet or Community Circle Lesson Plan: Calm Volcano Breath –…
Instructor: Mary Tesoro Community: Grades K-4, Enrichment Classroom Setting, 45-60 minutes Plan Creation Date: April 30, 2014 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Grounding Props/Music Resources Required: Hoberman Sphere, Stones, Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Book, Music Playlist Grounding Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – w/ Hoberman Sphere Ask for a student to lead breathing and someone to count…
Instructor: Mary Tesoro Community: Grades K-4, Enrichment Classroom Setting, 45-60 minutes Plan Creation Date: March 19, 2014 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Community Props/Music Resources Required: Hoberman Sphere, Mindful Moment Cards, Community Circle Worksheet, Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Book, Board and Marker, Pencils, Music Playlist: Community Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – w/ Hoberman Sphere Ask for…
Instructor: Mary Tesoro Community: Ages 5-8, Aikido Gym Setting Plan Creation Date: April 22, 2014 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Stillness Academic/Therapeutic/Other Goals: Stillness is the ability to quiet the mind and body; to be self-aware, to develop sensitivity, self-control, & self-regulation. Props/Music Resources Required: Hoberman Sphere /Music & Player/ Drum / Signs (Ground Rules & Positive…
Instructor: Mary Tesoro Community: Ages 5-8, Aikido Gym Setting Plan Creation Date: April 29, 2014 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Grounding Academic/Therapeutic/Other Goals: Grounding is the ability to connect to the earth, to be physically present in the body and to develop a sense of competence, physical safety, and security. A strong sense of balance and other…
Instructor: Mary Tesoro Community: Grades K-4, Enrichment Classroom Setting, 30-45 minutes Plan Creation Date: April 30, 2014 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Strength Props/Music Resources Required: Hoberman Sphere, Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Book, Music Playlist Strength Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – w/ Hoberman Sphere Ask for a student to lead breathing and someone to count breaths.…