Linda Alberg, presenter

You can either sit in your desks or on the floor if that is available. You should have have a cleared space with nothing around you. The video will explain about how mindfulness can help us to pay attention, look at what gets in the way of paying attention in class, pause/stop and then go back to action. There is a short mindfulness practice -- about 6 minutes long, where you're invited to pause, be quietly still in their space, become aware of what it feels like to breath, to feel the stillness and how this practice can be used to look after big emotions, thinking, and quiet the body.

(14:45)

Katherine Jarrell, presenter

This video teaches elementary-aged children what stress is, how stress is natural and normal, and how it can be helpful. Two coping strategies are also taught by two children. This video is useful for educators, therapists, health providers and other caregivers who interact with children.

Here's a handout to accompany the video, and a link to background information!

(5:20)

NUTRITION

Food Demonstration Videos

Colleen Manning, Presenter

This is an introduction to Pilates/Core Work for Children. References are made to strength, flexibility, mobility, and posture. Movements range from basic, low intensity to moderate work (example: plank). Participants will only need a mat.

(26:15)

Yoga- The Mind/Body Connection

Tracey Gall, City of Red Deer Recreation/Wellness

Yoga helps create peace through the practices of mindfulness and deliberate movement. Yoga gives kids tools to support and use their creative minds, and listen to the messages that their bodies are sending their minds on the pathway to be well.

(20:08)

Char Andrew, Presenter

Oddly, most of our understanding of sleep comes not from knowing what happens when we sleep but from noticing what happens when we don’t. Sleep is a powerful restorative process. It helps us function better physically, emotionally, and metabolically. It helps us consolidate and form our memories, and has a direct effect on our attention and behavior.

(4:46)

Parker Weinrauch , presenter

Stretching always helps us feel relaxed and prepared.

Christy McGill, presenter

Learn how to "bounce back" by learning how to be a RESILIENT kid!

(approx. 30 min.)

Sara Kreklewich, presenter

No supplies needed

Join Sara Kreklewich in this awesome video to learn about positive body image and wonderful ideas that you can do to feel great and enjoy being you! (15:12)