Course curriculum

  • 01

    Intro Video & Zoom links

    • Welcome to Module #3! Introduction and What to Expect

    • Outline for Module #3 - School Aged Kids & Special Needs & Abilities

    • Zoom Link
  • 02

    Week 1 - Videos and Slides: School Aged Kids

    • 3.1 YouTube Videos on Brain Development, Brain Gym, Brain Breaks, & Mindfulness

    • 3.2 What to include in yoga for different ages (Video)

    • 3.2 What to include in yoga for different ages (Slides)

    • 3.3 Mindfulness Activities for Kids & Teens (Video)

    • 3.3 Mindfulness Activities for Kids & Teens (Slides)

    • 3.4 Erikson’s Stages of Development Ages 5-19 (Video)

    • 3.4 Erikson’s Stages of Development Ages 5-19 (Slides)

    • 3.5 How to Talk to Kids so they Listen (Video)

    • 3.5 How to Talk to Kids so they Listen (Slides)

    • 3.6 The Chakra System (Video)

    • 3.6 The Chakra System (Slides)
  • 03

    Written Content - School Aged Kids

    • 5 Things You Must Know Before Doing EFT With Children and Teens

    • 2014 Article: Yoga for children and young people’s mental health and well-being

    • 2021 Article: Mental Health Benefits Of Yoga For Young People

    • Anatomy for Kids Activity

    • Article: Middle Childhood and Adolescent Phases

    • Brain Gym

    • Erikson's Stages of Development

    • Developmental Milestones of Early Elementary School Aged Kids (6-8 years)

    • Developmental Milestones for Late Elementary School Aged Kids ( 9-11 yrs)

    • Developmental Milestones of Young Teens (12-14 years of age)

    • Developmental Milestones of Teenagers (15-17 yrs)

    • Improv & Yoga Games for Older Kids & Teens

    • Off Campus Physical Education - Sample Health Curriculum

    • Sample Teen Yoga Project List #1

    • Sample Teen Project List #2

    • Restorative Yoga for Children &Teens
  • 04

    Week 2 - Videos and Slides: Special Needs & Abilities

    • 3.7 What does it mean to teach trauma-informed yoga? (Video)

    • 3.7 What does it mean to teach trauma-informed yoga? (Slides)

    • 3.8 Kids in the syndrome (Video)

    • 3.8 Kids in the syndrome (Slides)

    • 3.9 The Nine Essentials (Video)

    • 3.9 The Nine Essentials (Slides)

    • 3.10 Special Needs Yoga Concerns (Video)

    • 3.10 Special Needs Yoga Concerns (Slides)

    • 3.11 Mindfulness - Part 1 (Video)

    • 3.11 Mindfulness - Part 1 (Slides)

    • 3.12 Mindfulness - Part 2 (Video)

    • 3.12 Mindfulness - Part 2 (Slides)
  • 05

    Written Content - Special Needs & Abilities

    • About the Various Special Needs and Syndromes

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    • Bibliography

    • Gross Motor Development for Babies with Down Syndrome

    • Natural Senses and Sensitivities

    • The Nine Essentials, From Kids Beyond Limits

    • Sensory Processing Disorder

    • Sign Language - First Signs

    • Simple Guide to Yoga with Children of All Levels and Abilities

    • Special Needs Yoga Concerns

    • Trauma-informed yoga

    • Treating Your Child’s ADHD Naturally

    • Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 06

    Assignments

    • SKY Observation and Practicum Log

    • Assignment #1 - Youth or Teen Yoga Project

    • Assignment #2 - Lesson Planning for a Youth or Teen Yoga Class & Practicum Teaching

    • Assignment #3 - Observation

    • Assignment #4 - Journaling Questions (Please write short paragraphs of 3-5 sentences to answer the following questions)

    • Assignment #5 - Practicum
  • 07

    Past Denver Training Recordings (2022-23)

    • Developmental Milestones Part 1 (07/22)

    • Developmental Milestones Part 2 (07/22)

    • Claire Gonzales: Special Needs and Abilities (4/23)
  • 08

    Sample Yoga Class Recordings

    • Sample Yoga for School Aged Kids (6-12 yr. olds) taught by Liz

    • Family Yoga Class taught by 2022 Teacher Trainees

    • Family Yoga Class taught by 2023 Teacher Trainees