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S.T.E.P.S. Community & On-line Classes
S.T.E.P.S. to Develop
S.T.E.P.S. to Ballet in Spanish
S.T.E.P.S. to Ballet in Spanish
- We will explore physical development in children. Children will move through the 6 developmental movement patterns, while caregivers learn more about how to support proper physical development. Children will also explore STEPS curriculum - Body, Spatial, Emotional Awareness.
DROP-INS WELCOME!!!
- Breath & Body Awareness 1/10/22
- In-hale filling your lungs - Exhale breathing out (foundation to life)
- Tactile & Body Awareness 1/17/22
- Touch & body sensory integration (squeeze, tap, pat, brush)
- Head-Tail & Spatial Awareness 1/24/22
- The connection along the spine from the top of the head down to the tail bone
- Core-Distal & Spatial Awareness 1/31/22
- The center of your body vs reaching out with arms, legs, head/tail (Extending big - shrinking small)
- Upper-Lower & Spatial Awareness 2/7/22
- Separate your body horizontally — Only move your arms — only move your feet
- Body Half & Emotional Awareness 2/14/22
- Separate your body vertically | - You have 1 side and another side; They move separately.
- Cross-Lateral & Emotional Awareness 2/21/22
- Walking; Crossing the center of the body
- Vestibular & Review 2/28/22
- Sensory Integration (spinning, turning, oh so dizzy!!)
Mondays ~ 4:00-5:00PM
Ages: 2 +
$25 per household
S.T.E.P.S. to Ballet in Spanish
S.T.E.P.S. to Ballet in Spanish
S.T.E.P.S. to Ballet in Spanish
- 6 Week session learning the foundation of Ballet while following S.T.E.P.S. core curriculum: Body, Spatial & Emotional Awareness.
- 1st Postion 1/26/22
- 2nd Position 2/2/22
- 3rd Positon 2/9/22
- 4th Position 2/16/22
- 5th Position 2/23/22
- Review 3/2/22
Class will be conducted in basic Spanish
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
Drop-ins Welcome!!!
Ages: 2 +
S.T.E.P.S. to Move
S.T.E.P.S. to Ballet in Spanish
S.T.E.P.S. 1st Steps
- 10 Week session based on STEPS core curriculum. Mindfulness is weaved throughout the session.
- Body Awareness (2 weeks)
- Spatial Awareness (3 weeks)
- Emotional Awareness (2 weeks)
- Physicality (1 week)
- Social Skills (1 week)
- Put it All Together (1 week)
REACH OUT
IF INTERESTED
Ages: 2 +
S.T.E.P.S. 1st Steps
S.T.E.P.S. 1st Steps
S.T.E.P.S. 1st Steps
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- 8 week session, for our earliest learners, S.T.E.P.S. curriculum will be covered at an age appropriate level. Dancing, songs, books, and visuals will be included to engage and enhance toddler’s learning. Exposure, exposure, exposure is most important at this age! Physicality & Social Skills are weaved throughout.
- Body Awareness (2 weeks)
- Spatial Awareness (3 weeks)
- Emotional Awareness (2 weeks)
- Put it All Together (1 week)
REACH OUT
IF INTERESTED
Ages: 1-2
S.T.E.P.S. to Connect
S.T.E.P.S. 1st Steps
S.T.E.P.S. to Connect
- 11 Week session focusing on connecting to EMOTIONS. There will be time to learn, move, express, and connect to self, others, & environment. This is a foundations class for STEPS to Connect II & STEPS to Others.
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IF INTERESTED
Ages: 3 +
S.T.E.P.S. to Yoga I
S.T.E.P.S. 1st Steps
S.T.E.P.S. to Connect
- 6 Week session connecting self to Yoga. Classes will be 1 hour long provide a calm flow of games, yoga poses, relaxation, and connection to self.
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IF INTERESTED
S.T.E.P.S. Professional Development & Workshops
Introduction to using Mindfulness & Dance/movement for Social-Emotional Learning (Training Hours )
Participants learn about mindfulness, dance/movement, emotional awareness and social awareness during this training presented by Caryn Bittinger with S.T.E.P.S. Participants learn specific mindfulness and dance/movement tools that can be used to further social-emotional learning for the children they serve. Using Mindfulness and Dance/movement tools for social and emotional learning teaches self-regulation, which improves classroom management, children’s wellbeing and mental health fostering a culture of calm in the classroom. Creating a culture of calm allows an increase in learning and a decrease in behaviors. Children are able to focus on self-awareness, emotional awareness and social skills with more confidence and less anxiety.
When: Saturdays 12/11/2021-- 9:00-3:00 (1 hr lunch break)
Cost: $100.00
Where: 7400 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MN
Includes: Approved training hours on learning record in Develop (Parent-Aware), Certificate of Completion, Folder of Mindful & Movement Tools to Use with children, interactive visuals
Intro. to using Mindfulness & Dance/movement to increase Creativity (Training Hour)
During this training by Caryn Bittinger participants learn how to use Mindfulness and Dance/movement exercises while increasing children’s creativity. Participants discover 8 creative dance/movement elements and gain tools to use with children.
The use of creativity increases mindfulness, improves self-regulation, increases learning skills, which will be focused throughout the training.
Intro. to using Mindfulness & Dance/movement to increase Physical Development (Training Hours)
During this training by Caryn Bittinger with S.T.E.P.S., participants learn how to use mindfulness and dance/movement exercises while increasing children’s physical development. Participants gain specific dance/movement tools to increase physical development and learn progressive development skills. Enhancing a child’s physical development increases fine motor and large motor skills, increases self-confidence, enhances brain development, and offers endless benefits participants discover in this training.
S.T.E.P.S. for Caregivers
Caregivers learn, implement, and create through S.T.E.P.S.' workshops. Become educated on social-emotional learning, which is a huge part of our school systems. Caregivers learn tools they can use with children and have opportunities to discuss challenging scenarios. Our time spent together is to offer support and learn these new, healthy skills that create a culture of calm in our homes.
When: Fall 2021 ~ 10 week Session ~ Tuesdays 7:30-8:30PM - Start Date: 9/28/21
What: Using Mindfulness Dance/movement to increase Social-Emotional Awareness: learn the why's, how's, and where's and begin to create your routine while being supported by Caryn and other parents!
Where: Zoom (no need to leave your home - get comfy to learn, move, and grow)
Cost $20 per class
Classes will be recorded and emailed each week, so missed classes will still get content
Emotion Coaching Workshop
Participants learn about the process of emotion coaching with children. How to implement, why this tool is important, and when tools are most useful. Lets dive into the world of emotions and how children process and learn BEST!!!!! During our time together we will move, discover, and discuss how these tools can be best use for you when with your children and the children you care for!!!
When: TBT
Cost: TBT
- If primary caretaker & secondary caretaker of same child/ren attend 10% discount
- Nannies - Inquire nanny family to sponsor cost of workshop (STEPS can supply letter 7 receipt)
Where: Centennial Lake - Edina
Includes: Certificate of Completion, Folder of Tools to Use, Resume Builder Tote upon Completion of 2 Trainings, T-shirt Upon Completion of all 3
Behaviors & Solutions Workshop
Participants will explore behaviors that are challenging, we will create solutions to use that can be hands-on, mindful, and movement based. Participants will have a set of tools they can use when with children that feel supportive, interactive, and regulated. Each child is different, each caretaker is different, therefore, learn the balance and ebb-flow of what works for everyone!
When: TBT
Cost: TBT
- If primary caretaker & secondary caretaker of same child/ren attend 10% discount
- Nannies - Inquire nanny family to sponsor cost of workshop (STEPS can supply letter 7 receipt)
Where:
Includes: Certificate of Completion, Folder of Tools to Use, Resume Builder Tote upon Completion of 2 Trainings, T-shirt Upon Completion of all 3
Building Blocks
Each class intentionally weaves in S.T.E.P.S. curriculum, allowing children to repeatedly be aware of self, others, and their environment for inner & outer expressivity. Mindfulness is a part of each class offering a foundation for greater awareness and increases ones health and well-being.
FAQ's
Additional Information
~ Can I sign up my interested group for a specific number of weeks?
- YES!!! Each dance/movement session, workshop, training and consultation can be tailored to best suit the needs of children, families, educators, & caregivers.
~ What if a class is missed?
- You will be refunded if payment was in full or you can use that payment towards your next series of classes.
~ Can I suggest a topic for a class?
- YES, please!!! We are here to serve our families & community. If there is a specific interest reach out so we can discuss the details!
~ What if my child has a tantrum, isn't participating, has a disability?
- S.T.EP.S. is fully inclusive. We welcome all temperaments, behaviors, and abilities as we all move, learn, behave differently.
