#054 How Occupational Therapy Enhances Social Emotional Learning in Schools with Heather Greutman
The Kids Wellness Podcast · Giselle Shardlow | Kids Yoga Stories
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Show Notes
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Heather Greutman, founder of Growing Hands-on Kids, as they discuss how to integrate occupational therapy (OT) into social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. Discover practical strategies for enhancing classroom settings and supporting students' wellbeing and development.
Some highlights:
-Understanding the role and significance of OT in educational settings. -Differentiating between occupational therapy and physical therapy for a comprehensive approach. -Adapting classroom environments to support all students. -Practical OT tools and strategies to enhance SEL programming. -Success stories and advice for educators to implement OT practices effectively.
Find Heather here: Website: www.growinghandsonkids.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/growinghandsonkidsblog Facebook: www.facebook.com/growinghandsonkids YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GrowingHandsOnKids
🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/