No matter the hat you wear, I’ll teach you simple interventions to build the skill sets for life.
No matter the hat you wear, I’ll teach you simple interventions to build the skill sets for life.
Kids have changed! It seems like they’re wired differently. Text-speak. Minute attention spans. Lack of body awareness. Labels, labels, and more labels.
Learn new strategies to support teaching and parenting. Get inspired to look at learning through a different lens.
Be affirmed and validated for your experiences in education while learning different techniques to address challenges. Public and Private School Teachers, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Homeschool Parents, Childcare Professionals, and Others have learned tools to evaluate and support the physical skills of learning.
We cannot keep on doing the same ole thing and expect the same ole results.
Professional Development
Workshops
Cindy has a lot of experience writing course content; she understands learner outcomes, objectives, assessments, and presenting to a variety of learning styles. Writing original course content for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls molded her into a well-rounded adult educator. She helped revise the Brain Gym® 101 Handbook and the Brain Gym Teacher Edition (2010). Please contact [email protected] if you are looking for a tailored training about movement, sensory systems, literacy, art/music, Montessori and/or alternative methods of education.
Contact me to tailor a training for you!
I am willing to come to you in person or teach online. The possibilities are endless!
Where have I spoken?
Before COVID, I traveled around the world to facilitate courses and workshops on movement based learning. 2020 has me fully online and reaching even more people from more countries!
BRAIN GYM® MOVEMENTS
Discover how to build the physical skills of learning in children of all ages with the basic Brain Gym® movements. Experience 26 Brain Gym® activities, learning how to do them and why they support development of the whole child. Explore these simple strategies that bring about changes in focus, organization, comprehension, coordination, communication, memory, and more.
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
Explore different early childhood education methodologies that have stood the test of time and continue to be supported by current research. Learn strategies that can be easily and cost-effectively implemented into your current program plan. The course focuses on Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilio methodologies. This is an experiential course. (12 hours online or 6 hours face-to-face)
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
Use the whole body for learning. Connect global human movement patterns (e.g. reflexes) and intentional physical activities to increase focus, enhance creativity, allow children to become grounded and centered and improve sensorial skills such as listening, vision, communication, and eye-hand coordination. This workshop is based on the Brain Gym theory; it is available online or in person. (2 hours)
LEARNING PROFILES
Discover and honor how one’s brain and body are wired for learning and living. Each person’s unique profile has a huge impact on her approach to new situations and her reaction to stress. This is child development and personal development; techniques learned in this class can be transferred to children and others. (2 hours)
MOVEMENT IS THE KEY TO LEARNING
Nerve networks are formed through movement and touch. Reading a book requires subtle eye muscle movement just like kicking a ball requires large motor movements. Explore the physical skills of learning by experiencing Brain Gym processes and exercises. Be amazed at the difference intentional movement makes in one’s ability to focus, remain centered and think rationally. (2 hours)
KEYS TO LITERACY
Participants will explore effective means to unlocking the literacy code, by developing auditory and visual attention, building vocabulary and inviting movement. Using developmentally appropriate practices, the function and mechanics of writing will be addressed. Learning to write and read is not synonymous with learning to sit!
BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES
Discover how to create and nurture genuine, positive relationships with children and families in your care. Prepare for having difficult conversations by practicing the discussions. In addition examine why relationships are about more than just the child but the whole family.
CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS: WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Discover how to remain optimistic about caring for all children including those that you may perceive as having “challenging” behaviors. Discover why it is so important to do everything you can to keep the child in your care.
CONNECTING DISCIPLINE, COMMUNICATIONS, AND RELATIONSHIP
Discover how to you can help children learn self- discipline as they journey through their early childhood years. Explore how your experiences affect your reactions to children’s behaviors, and how through nurturing and empathy you can support children’s growth.
ENCOURAGING CURIOSITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Discover and be self assured about creating the kinds of experiences that help young children develop a positive attitude about curiosity, exploring, experimenting and investigating.
FROM LULLABIES TO LITERACY: THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS
Focus on the experiences that help children to have a positive experience about literacy. Find out how you can influence emergent literacy skills by having a loving and nurturing relationship.
