FocusedKids is a community-based program that teaches children about their brains and to provide strategies to help them self-regulate. The FocusedKids core program offers a classroom curriculum teaching three parts of the brain, both live and online. Participants learn how the brain works and practice exercises that help calm and focus. Both teachers and children participate using FocusedKids supporting materials and a well-defined implementation schedule.
Parche de la Paz
Hemos creado este proyecto como una forma de ayudar a las familias, profesores, y cuidadores de nuestra comunidad a empezar a mejorar después de un año de muchos desafíos y confusión. Un concepto fundamental de FocusedKids incluye crear un Lugar-de-la -calma en el aula o en casa. Lo que siempre ayuda a reiniciar y estar enfocado es crear algo nuevo. Descansar y hablar acerca de cómo nos sentimos en un lugar seguro nos provee oportunidades para sanar los efectos de un trauma.
Peace Patch
We created this project as a way to help families, teachers, and caregivers in our community begin to heal after a challenging and confusing year. A core concept of FocusedKids includes creating a calm-down space in the classroom or at home. What always helps to reset and focus us is creating something new. Resting and talking about how we are in a safe place provide ways out of the effects of trauma.
Parenting Series
Parents are invited to join us for our upcoming 3-week series aimed at supporting families as they prepare for the holidays during these challenging times. These conversations are hosted via Zoom by the Basalt Regional Library and led by FocusedKids.
Delight, Intrigue, Empower
FocusedKids was recently featured in a wonderful article written by Jenny Stahl, Early Childhood Coordinator of ECS Child’s Play Preschool.
Inspire Excellence Award
FocusedKids founder Kathy Hegberg was recently recognized by the Cave Creek Unified School District with an Education & Community Services Inspire Excellence Award.
The Grateful Goat: A Story for Children Everywhere
Grateful Goat’s story teaches us that sometimes hard things happen. But then they end, and life can be good again – even if it might be different.
Quarantine Coloring Books
FocusedKids has recently produced a small coloring book using our concepts on how to manage this crazy, quarantined time.