​Did you know that sensory regulation impacts our ability to focus, attend and learn?
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Hi, there! My name is Ruthie and I combine the foundational framework of Occupational Therapy with the fundamental practices of Mindfulness and SEL to provide a unique whole classroom approach to teaching strategies that work for all students!
How can I help?
As an OT, I am uniquely able to support your classrooms sensory based needs! Each lesson can be customized to support your class community! With my sensory regulation and child development experience, I am equipped to help establish additional sensory support within your space!
Did I mention that each lesson is for YOU as well as the students? We partner together to bring this learning alive within your classroom! What are you waiting for?
CHECK THIS OUT!
Each week, teachers are provided with a parent friendly newsletter and corresponding worksheet that reinforces our concept of the week! Students learn TOGETHER and practice these strategies within their own classroom space! Check out these snapshots of a newsletter and worksheet from one of my favorite classroom lessons....The Mystery Cave!
Mystery Cave Newsletter
Check out this example of one of my weekly newsletter! The newsletter highlights the main points of each weekly lesson so that classrooms....and even families.....can continue to practice the lessons learned! Song links and books used are always referenced and highlighted! Newsletters can be translated for specific language learning needs within each classroom! CLICK BELOW!
Service Options
Check out the different service options available for your school community. Click on the tab below to explore a variety of workshops, customized coaching, and classroom based lesson options.
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Click above for Canandaigua Mindfulness at the Montessori Registration for enrolled students.
Testimonials
"Ruthie teaches yoga to the primary children at Canandaigua Montessori School. She has such a gentle, beautiful approach with children that truly makes the yoga experience special to each child. Her class is engaging, fun and hands on while teaching the children important skills like being mindful, deep breathing, and calm. It is an honor to offer such an incredible experience with Ruthie to the children of our school".
~Grace, Montessori School Director
"Ruthie came into my classroom every Monday to teach a mindfulness lesson. The students learned breathing techniques, how to calm their "busy" brain and how to manage their emotions at an age appropriate level. We would then use these skills throughout our school week and it helped my students transition peacefully. Their parents would also tell me they would use it at home! She even created a Nature Center at my school with sensory calming stations. I had a few students use it daily! Ruthie is an amazing educator who has helped my students grow socially and emotionally.
~Michelle, 1st grade teacher
"Our family is truly blessed to have had Ms. Ruthie enter our lives. She exudes gentleness, kindness, love and compassion in her work that carries on in the lives she touches. Rowan is now eight years old and continues to practice self-regulation skills, mindfulness, breathing techniqes and yoga. She even encourages others to participate with her. "
~Mary and Rowan B.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf".
Jon Kabat-Zinn
?Why the classroom
As a school based OT for 20+ years, I understand the importance of supporting students within the classroom setting. My unique approach to service delivery takes place within the classroom and allows all students to participate in sensory based, mindfulness focused work as a whole group!
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