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Many P.E. teachers and other teachers are intimidated by teaching yoga to their students. They have visions of zen-hippy yoga teachers talking in melodious sanskrit to their students and think that they dare not go down that path! Most teachers … Continue reading
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My husband Gary is helping plan his high school’s health fair this year so we’ve been brainstorming lately. Local health-related vendors tend to be the direction most schools go for their fairs, but unsurprisingly kids really aren’t interested in most … Continue reading
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Common sense tells us that movement and nutrition should be top priorities for creating a healthy matrix-an environment that encourages wellness and growth, but less-known ‘mindfulness’ is a huge health component that is finally coming out of the closet. The more I practice mindfulness techniques myself and see the difference they make in my life, the more I feel a strong survival instinct to teach kids what I’m learning. There’s no reason for the next generation to wait until they are forty years old to learn simple tools promoting happier and healthier lives, right?! Continue reading
I stumbled upon the Teach.com website today which I figure many teachers must already know about…but my teacher hubby did not so I thought I’d best share. This might be the first site I’d recommend for any new and prospective … Continue reading
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September and October, once everyone is settled in their new routines, are perfect times for your first Wellness Club meeting. About two weeks before, send out an RSVP request, give parents a brief description of what will happen at the first meeting, and let them know what items you are looking for them to bring or donate. Here’s a detailed lesson plan for your first meeting: Continue reading
Matrix Wellness Club 