#056 How to Cater to 3 Lesser-Known Sensory Systems in Kids Yoga Class with Claire Heffron
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Claire Heffron from The Inspired Treehouse as they talk about the importance of understanding the three lesser-known sensory systems. Claire, an Occupational Therapist, shares insights on proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive sensory systems and provides practical tips for teachers and caregivers.
Some highlights:
-Claire’s occupational therapy background and work with The Inspired Treehouse and developmental play clinic.
-The differences between occupational therapists and physical therapists in child development and sensory processing.
-The significance of understanding sensory systems in children’s behavior and development.
-Detailed breakdown of the proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive sensory systems and their impact on children’s everyday experiences.
-Practical advice for teachers and yoga instructors on incorporating sensory sensitivity into their teaching approach and the importance of mindfulness in children’s well-being.
Find Claire here:
Website: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insptreehouse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspired.treehouse/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/inspiredtreehouse/
🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ 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/
