BILINGUAL YOGA FOR
PRE-K CHILDREN IN HEAD START
This project has been proudly supported by a grant from Investors Foundation.
Learning to breath, to self-calm and to have a positive connection with our bodies begins when we are children. While kids yoga is a luxury for many families, the science behind its benefits in childhood and into adulthood is clear. Language is another barrier for these children, since the majority are native Spanish speakers. Our teacher shares Biligual yoga and meditation in Spanish and English with the 3 and 4 year olds receiving free pre-k education at the Head Start in Central Islip. There are 116 children at this center in total, with the project spanning 8 classes over 2 days a week. All children are precious and are deserving of our attention and love!
OUR TEACHER
Carolyn Infantas
Carolyn is a native Spanish speaker from Peru. She teaches Yoga and Mindfulness at a day care and is pursuing a degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. She has a special connection with children and feels we all deserve equal opportunities.
LONG ISLAND HEAD START
"L.I. Child and Family Development Services Inc., dba Long Island Head Start, is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Today, Long Island Head Start serves over 2,000 children and their families in over 25 licensed Head Start and Early Head Start centers throughout Suffolk County. In 1999 Long Island Head Start was awarded the first Early Head Start grant on Long Island to provide services to infants/toddlers and pregnant women. This program is now operating at four Early Head Start centers. Head Start consists of the following Content Areas: Education and Early Childhood Development, Disabilities, Mental Health, Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, Parent Involvement, and Family/Community Partnership."
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