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| Barbara at a "Dominic's Dreams" Event |
We are the sister site to foodlogique.com and the newly launched freerangeclassroom.com .
We are committed to supporting the physical, emotional and social health and well being of all children and teens through educational programming that emphasizes physical movement & Sensory Education & Whole Child Literacy.
'S.M.Art' Stands for : Stories, Movement, Art and these are the three main components or our programs. We believe that health and learning go hand in hand, and our children's programming as well as our parent education and professional development programs reflect this theme.
About Our Founder:
Barbara Gini, is an educator, author and founder of BodyLogique® Health & Learning, S.M.Art Kids® Adaptive Movement, R.E.A.Ch™ Relaxation Education and the S.A.F.E Spaces™ programs. She has more than 20 years experience working with special needs children.
She is a member of & certified by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, (NESTA), Educational Kinesiology Foundation & the After school Alliance. She is also certified in holistic nutrition, Brain Gym and meditation.
Barbara has been invited to consult with & conduct children's programs, and professional development workshops & webinars for educators & camp providers throughout the US, Canada and beyond. Barbara has also helped local organizations establish & implement enrichment *programming & other projects for children with & without special needs. (*See below for details)
In her spare time, Barbara provides volunteer services & programming for schools, learning centers, youth organizations, public libraries, therapeutic riding farms & for special events in the tri-state area.
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| Music & Storytelling Program |
Barbara works with parents, educators & families of both neuro-typical children & adults as well as those with special needs. She has published a variety of books & articles on Whole Child approaches to Health & Learning. Barbara is available to present fun, interactive & educational programs & workshops to your school, event, team, business or group.
*Our (past & present) Community Partners:
PA Mentor
Holy Family College
Montgomery County College
Perkiomen Valley, Nesheminy & Wissahickon School Districts
Cooper University
The Ripa Center (at Cooper)
Center for Family Services
P.O.A.C NJ
The Special Olympics of NJ
Center for Lifelong Learning
Camden County College
Princeton Public Schools
*Commissioned Projects:
'Creative Movement Project" (Perkiomen Valley Middle School, Collegeville, PA)
'Happy Hearts' Yoga Program (HeArts for Autism, Richboro, PA)
'Dragonfly Kids Yoga', (Perkasie, PA)
'Serenity in the Studio', (Serenity Health & Fitness Center, Pennsburg, PA)
'Children's Health Initiative', (Serenity Health & Fitness Center, Pennsburg, PA)
'Calm & Connected', (Princeton Public Schools, Princeton, NJ)
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided on this blog is designed to inform & educate. It is not intended to diagnose, cure or replace medical, educational or therapeutic interventions but to compliment them. All information is based on research & collected throughout various reputable sources & verified to the best of our ability.
While BodyLogique® approaches are fun, relatively safe & non-invasive, if you are not sure about whether or not to use these methods with your child, please check with your child's teacher, therapist or medical practitioner before changing his or her education, therapy or medical routine.
For questions, or if you find a broken link or outdated information, please e-mail us at: bodylogique.info@gmail.com
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