S.M.Art Stories� are fun, themed, yoga-based adaptive curriculum guides that use stories, movement & art to engage and inspire children to better learning. For use with children ages 5-9. ( You don't have to be experienced with yoga-any teacher can use these guides easily.)
User, kid and classroom friendly, these guides are perfect for children with and without adaptive needs. The lessons can be taught with minimal space & using items found in classroom or at home. Many themes cross over into classroom curriculum themes making for a unique way to reinforce whole child learning.
Each curriculum contains:
-objectives
-relevant core standards,
-recommendations for social learning,
-a story that ties in with the theme,
-a movement sequence that can be completed as individual movements or as a set,
-color photos with adaptations,
-interactive movement games and art activities
-relaxation sequences
-de-escalation methods
-dozens of techniques for calming and focus
-3 complete lesson plans that can be adapted & extended for up to 12 weeks
-resource list
Our programs are versatile and can be used in camps, community programs, therapy rooms or at home, and they align with multiple core Educational standards and national standards for PE and children's health making them an excellent tool for whole child learning.
Social Themes:
Transitions, friendships, new experiences.
Academic Themes:
Science, Life cycle, pond study
Includes 53 pages of lesson plans, games, activities & Color Movement Sequence Photo Cards