Incorporating Movement in the Classroom with Cari Shurman

Description

Monday, January 6

4:30–5:30 PM MT
Live Zoom Session (Recording will be emailed after the event.)

Are your students struggling with attention, stress, or self-regulation? Join us for this enlightening session that will transform your classroom dynamics through simple, powerful movement techniques that take just minutes a day.

Session Overview

Discover gentle, flowing movements inspired by nature that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily classroom routine. These evidence-based practices help students:

• Develop better focus and concentration
• Manage stress and anxiety
• Build self-awareness and emotional regulation
• Improve physical coordination and balance
• Create a calmer, more cooperative classroom environment

Perfect for busy teachers, these techniques require no special equipment and can be done in as little as 5-10 minutes. Whether it’s a morning energizer, a mid-day reset, or an end-of-day calm-down, you’ll learn practical strategies that work for all students, including those with special needs.

About Cari Shurman

With over 30 years of teaching experience across six countries, Cari Shurman is a pioneering educator who has transformed countless classrooms through movement-based learning. After observing the remarkable focus and calmness of students in China, she dedicated herself to adapting these ancient movement practices for modern classrooms. Her simplified approach has shown extraordinary results with students of all ages and abilities, from preschoolers to high school students.

Cari has worked extensively with special education programs, where her methods have helped students develop unprecedented levels of self-control, confidence, and social connection. Her work has been particularly impactful in helping overachieving students manage stress and supporting students with attention challenges to find their focus.