Independent educational consultants insist that it is essential for educators to adapt calming strategies for the classroom, as studies show that children who learn calming techniques show improvement in attention and concentration, behaviour and self concept.

When a child is calm and alert, they are more able to engage in higher level thinking tasks, solve problems, be creative, learn and remember.

The Calm for Kids Curriculum Program costs $15 per student and includes:

8 x 35 minute weekly relaxation classes per student
Weekly handout information sheets for parents
Additional teacher information / activity sheets

A similar program undertaken in Pittsburgh, USA, reported that a 12 week program of relaxation and yoga incorporated into weekly physical education classes was successful in providing students and teachers with self-help tools to manage emotional and physical stress; positively affected children's social and psychological development in terms of self esteem and confidence; and positively affected children's academic development in terms of concentration and classroom behaviour.

Classroom teachers were asked to report on their students before and after the Program and teachers responded that they felt that their students were 90% less restless, 80% less anxious and 100% less tense. The teachers of students participating in the Program also reported the students were 66% more calm, 45% more focused and 17% more confident.

Feedback received from teachers who have participated in the Calm for Kids Curriculum Program:

'I definitely feel that for some children there has been a change - more focused, less anxious'
'The children are very happy and relaxed after each class'
'The strategies taught were great. Thank you.'
'The program has been very worthwhile'

The benefits of Calm for Kids classes for your school include:

Promotes positive relationships
Promotes increased concentration and class cohesion
A sense of unity in the entire school; a common understanding
Can be used across all classes - Prep to Year 7
Higher achievement
Breaking down barriers; culturally inclusive
Promotes healthy pro-social behaviour

At the end of your schools Calm for Kids Curriculum Program we will ask for feedback from Teachers and Students for the purposes of assessing:

The effectiveness of skills taught
Are the skills being implemented by the teachers and students in the classrooms / playgrounds?
Do the students feel confident using the techniques taught in day to day situations?
Has the number of class room disruptions decreased since the program’s inception? .

To register your interest in being a part of the Calm for Kids Curriculum Program please click here