Having a physical impairment myself allows me to empathize more closely with others, such as the students I work with; some with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, others with autism, and developmental delays. It was exciting to discover that yoga has extra benefits for people who have various special needs! It improves flexibility, circulation, and concentration and can help alleviate tensions of everyday responsibilities.
While attending classes at Polk Community College and the University of South Florida, I have come across several wonderful websites, which can be accessed by the click of a button. Most are related to health, fitness, and education. Some include music and fun, but educational games for children. The "Dole5ADay" website includes several song videos on health and nutrition! Also, samples of some of my favorite music can be heard on "Amazon.com," including Schoolhouse Rock, Raffi, and numerous Disney songs, and music composed by John Barry, Jerry Goldsmith, and other great composers. Kenny Loggins is also one of my favorite songwriters. I really like "The Tigger Movie" main theme song (included on the link)..
This website is also an attempt to integrate multicultural, multiple intelligences, and multisensory input into any classroom where it is sure to be appreciated. I believe that our classrooms should be as therapeutic as possible to enhance learning opportunities to their maximum potential.
Also i ncluded is a Power Point presentation of a lesson on nutrition featuring a class I taught during the fall of 2003. I hope you enjoy the show and the various links mentioned above while touring the website.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments for me by clicking on my e-mail icon and dropping me a line or two (or more!).
Sincerely,
Carol E. Wisemen
Website last updated on December 3, 2003.
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