| Homepage with current classes Bags, Balls and Brains classes for Active Adults Educators and Parents Read PDF report of results from middleschool class, Spring, 2006. Seniors Corporate and Wellness Retreats Testimonials Active Adult Participants Senior Participant In the Classroom Shirley Kelley and Linda Faste Class instructors Joint bios Shirley Kelley's page Linda Faste's page Contact: Email Shirley Kelley Email Linda Faste  Active
Adults class participants learn to handle one, two, three...then
four...objects simulataneously. Once there is mastery of basic skills,
sensory integration is further stimulated by executing specific pattern
sequences while standing on a variable difficulty balance board.
 Eyes follow tossed bags. The sandbags have specific colors, weight, fabric texture, and bright sandy auditory "plop." The balls have distinct colors, surface texture, rubbery feel, bounce, and resonant sound. All work together to promote multisensory pathways in the body and brain. |
 i ...benefits of the program As you bounce the balls and toss the sandbags, the patterns and rhythms of these eXercises will stimulate all parts of your brain. Your brain will feel integrated and your bodily experience enlivened. Each class includes individual, partner and group patterns. The value to participants: improves cognitive function; enhances balance, listening and visual skills; increases focus and attention; settles impulsiveness; improves spatial orientation. Read about the innovative, creative and unique aspects of this program. See the Parents and Educators Page for complete list. Participants are
likely to see
improvements in the following areas:
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