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  Calming Kids Online Course PREVIEW

  This is a sample from the CALMING KIDS ONLINE COURSE. The full course offers more than six hours of quality films featuring instruction by Dee Marie as well as in-class instruction. Each lesson includes formative assessment and discussion forums. 

  To enroll in the full course please CLICK HERE.

  
  

  Enjoy this free preview.

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    Calming Kids is a registered 501C3 non-profit organization offering many yoga based programs for children and schools. Find out about other programs here.

  • Announcements Forum
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  Course Introduction

  

  A general introduction to the course including:

  • History and Rationale
    
  • Acknowledgements
    
  • Research Study Results and more.
    

  
  

  • Course Introduction Lesson
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  Day One - What is Yoga? A System of Balance and Alignment

  • What is yoga?

  • Set Intention, Goals

  • Alignment/ Balance

  • Day one includes twelve short films in which Dee Marie explains how to help young children realize the benefits of yoga as a system of balance and alignment. Segments in BOLD can be previewed here.

    • Yoga Practice for Teachers - Day One
      
    • Outline
      
    • The Eight Branches of Yoga
      
    • Yoga - What is Yoga
      
    • Balance: Block Theory
      
    • Alignment
      
    • Namasté
      
    • Namasté Songs
      
    • Opening Pledge
      
    • Opening Pledge / Exercises
      
    • The Mountain Pose
      
    • Sun Salute - Simple Variation
      
    • Rest and Relaxation
      
    • Rest and Relaxation - Summary
      
    • Closing
      
    • Day One Summary
      
    • Eight Branches Summary

    Each Lesson also includes a formative quiz and a discussion forum.

  • Day One Lesson Excerpt
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  Day Two - Importance of Breathing

  Practices to Regulate the Breath

  

  • Day Two features nearly an hour of in-class teaching and lecture in which Dee Marie explores breathing techniques. Segments in BOLD are included here for preview.

    • Yoga Practice for Day Two
      
    • Outline
      
    • Breath Training
      
    • Breath Training Summary
      
    • Pranayama Training
      
    • Tarzan Breath and Bees Hum
      
    • Rabbit Breath
      
    • Breathing for Calmness
      
    • Salutation and Cobra Breath
      
    • Salutation to the Sun Song with Cobra Breath
      
    • Diaphragm Activity
      
    • Breathing Diagram
      
    • What Kind of Breather Are You?
      
    • Calming Breathing Techniques
      
    • Alternate Nostril Breathing
      
    • Preschool Body and Breath Awareness Song
      
    • Breathing Song
      
    • The Sun Salutation Song
      
    • The Sleep Poem
      
    • Day Two Summary
      

    Includes a formative quiz and discussion forum.

  • Day Two Lesson Excerpt
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  Day Three - Skits and Role-playing

  
  

  Skits and Role-Playing
  Anti-Bullying Discussions
  Feelings

  • Lesson for Day Three introduces skits and role-playing to help children explore ways of dealing with bullying.

    • Yoga Practice for Day Three
      
    • Day Three Outline - Skits and Role Playing
      
    • Breathing Anatomy Skit
      
    • Anti Bullying Skits
      
    • Day Three Summary
      

    Formative quiz and discussion forum follow the lesson.

  • Day Three Lesson Excerpt
  • Day Three also includes skits performed by The Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids. BOLD skits included for preview.

    • The Lunchroom
      
    • On The Bus
      
    • The Test
      
    • The Mirror
      
    • School Yard
      
    • The Playground
      
    • Choir Practice
      
    • Book Money
      

  • Sample Skit Lesson
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  Day Four - Inner Light

  The Inner Light, Finding Our Heart

  • Day Four Preview includes BOLD sections.

    • Yoga Practice for Day Four
      
    • The Inner Light - Outline
      
    • Inner Light Introduction
      
    • Our Heart's Inner Light
      
    • Exercises and Postures Introduction
      
    • Exercises 1
      
    • Exercises 2
      
    • Exercises 3
      
    • Exercises 4
      
    • Games
      
    • Candle Meditation
      
    • Just Imagine
      
    • Creative Visualization and Relaxation
      
    • Day Four Summary
      

    Includes a formative quiz and discussion forum.

  • Day Four Lesson Excerpt
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  Day Five - Benefits of Yoga Exercise

  Day 5
  Benefits of Yoga Exercises
  Review/Quiz Day

  • BOLD segments are available for preview.

    • Yoga Practice for Day Five
      
    • Benefits of Yoga Exercises - Outline
      
    • Benefits of Yoga - Introduction
      
    • Salutation to the Sun and Asana Examples with Teachers
      
    • Sun Salute Handout
      
    • Example: How to Teach Yoga Asanas
      
    • More Posture and Relaxation
      
    • Standing Asanas
      
    • Floor Asanas
      
    • Day Five Summary
      

    Includes a formative quiz and discussion forum.

  • Day Five Lesson Exerpt
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  Day Six - Review and Relationships

  Day 6
  Review & Relationships
  Anti-Bullying/Feelings

  • Day Six preview segments in BOLD

    • Yoga Practice for Day Six
      
    • Review & Relationships - Outline
      
    • Bringing It All Together
      
    • Relationship Games
      
    • Skits and Scenarios for Day Six
      
    • Wrapping It Up
      

    Includes formative quiz and discussion forum

    
    

  • Day Six Lesson Excerpt
  • Calming Kids offers two levels of certification. From within the online course participants are issued on completion a certificate (numbered and verified) that may be helpful for your school district. 

    For teachers who would like to receive continuing education credit CALMING KIDS offers certification as a CALMING KIDS EDUCATOR by teaching a minimum of six hours with children and keeping a detailed log. This log is submitted to CALMING KIDS for evaluation and certification. Additional fees apply.

    To enroll in the full course please CLICK HERE.

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  Final Review and Certification

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