Empowered Minds

Empowered Minds, formerly known as Yoga Kidz, is bringing yoga and mindfulness to the classroom. They believe in ‘teaching kids specific tools, creative techniques and daily practices to lay the foundation for attentiveness, stability and curiosity upon which all learning rests. In a world where stress, technology and distraction grow ever more pervasive, teaching our…

It’s all about GRATITUDE

With the holiday season about to begin why not focus on activities that provide children with a little bit of introspection, focusing specifically on ways in which they are thankful. Here are 2 great activities to try with the younger kids. First, create a gratitude tree. Students get to color the tree to their hearts…

Afterschool Environment Develops Job Skills

Employers today note a lack of skills relating to communication, teamwork/collaboration, and critical thinking when it comes to filling workplace positions, all of which are highly desired qualities for job candidates. Within the afterschool community it’s these skills the students are likely to develop, leading to qualified future workers. Most often in afterschool and summer…

Fishing Club – Getting Kids in Nature

  James Island Elementary School’s Patrick Harrison recognized a new approach to getting kids outdoors in an afterschool setting. The retention pond near JI Elementary offered a perfect opportunity for the creation of the Fishing Club, now in its 6th year. The Fishing Club isn’t limited to the actual act of fishing only however. The…

Technology in the Education World

The need for our students to be technologically literate isn’t much up for debate these days. Given the current nature of the world and the propulsion for ever advancing technologies, students need to know how to navigate through this environment. I’m not arguing for education technology to be accessible for all age groups, merely that…