You are invited to attend this FREE symposium on Wednesday, July 10th in Austin, Texas. A sharing of ideas focused on serving those in Collaborative Christian Schools, but ALL Christian schools are welcome! Bring your ideas and your questions! Ideal for Administrators, Teachers, Counselors and Support Members. Discussion topics will include: AdmissionsTerminology: Modifications and Accommodations …
Action Research Project, Bulverde Elementary School, Comal ISD, TexasDr. Denise Kern In October of 2002, Athena Oden, creator of Ready Bodies, Learning Minds, and Dr. Denise Kern, Principal of Bulverde Elementary School in Comal Independent School District, began a controlled research project into the effectiveness of the motor lab developed by Athena Oden, physical therapist. …
A Classroom Full of Embodied Beings: An Anthropological DiscussionAthena Oden, PT(Publish copy: The Journal, a publication of the Society of Classical Learning, Winter 2017) In a room full of desks and chairs, carefully aligned, twenty second graders sit with their feet on the ground and hands carefully folded. It’s time for the daily math lesson, …
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Great article and really good representation of who we are and how it works! https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/cps-motor-labs-build-foundations-for-healthy-brains/article_2ab6bb58-0709-11ea-88b8-d7ddc3f1dd5c.html Missourian Newspaper Article, “CPS motor labs build foundations for healthy brains” EMILY A. ROIGER Nov 22, 2019 Workout mats carpet the floor, diagrams of exercises cover the walls and sweaty bodies move in unison as a coach pushes members of …
The Ready Bodies, Learning Minds motor lab addresses the needs of all students in task-oriented circuit training, supported by consistent, foundational exercises, offering developmental support for the sensory and motor systems. Hear a testimonial from a school administrator’s point of view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5lkGCi38Q
As mentioned in her last video (see below if you missed it the first time!), Athena Oden, PT has created recommendations for vestibular stimulation and spinning while we Shelter-in-Place. Click on the video below to see what to do, what not to do, and some additional fun activities.
As school districts are switching to online learning, we have had many questions on how to continue the motor lab at home. In the following video, Athena Oden, P.T. and author of the Ready Bodies Learning Minds workshop and curriculum gives her suggestions and tips of how to create a virtual motor lab for your students. …
A Ready Bodies, Learning Minds Motor Lab testimonial from a physical therapist at a recent seminar. The RBLM motor lab consists of sensory integration and motor control activities to assist ALL children- with and without disabilities. From behavior, to classroom management, to handwriting assistance, to developing independence – our RBLM motor labs can help your …
Athena and Ready Bodies, Learning Minds is so excited to see the motor lab idea in practice at Abilene Education Foundation at Ward Elementary! How exciting that they are already seeing the difference it can make with students! “Many of us take for granted how our bodies operate, and especially how the experiences our bodies …
The Ready Bodies, Learning Minds Motor Lab is designed as a classroom center or campus-wide curriculum that can be easily administered. It is a time-tested and powerful, delivering results quickly. Can be used for ALL students – special education, at-risk, and regular education
