Summer 2020
Family Circus: An Adventure in Learning for Children of All Ages!
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ~ Vivian Greene
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to juggle, there’s never been a better time to start! Join with family and friends outdoors at the Merry Barn for an hour of fun, laughter, and learning to start your journey.
In addition to juggling, choose from other circus skills, including object balance, spinning plates, flower sticks, and diabolo.
Flexible scheduling is by reservation only, with three “rings” or learning spaces available. Each accommodates a family/household without need for physical distancing. The cost is $20.00 per group.
Call Liz Giles-Brown at 207-380-5490 or email at lizzygbrown@gmail.com to schedule a time. You may also place book lending requests when registering and your books will be ready for you after your circus adventure. For more information about book lending and the Merry Barn visit www.merrybarn.com or send emails to stephaniemcsherry@merrybarn.com
* There will be no bathroom facilities available because the Merry Barn is not open at this time.
In addition to juggling, choose from other circus skills, including object balance, spinning plates, flower sticks, and diabolo.
Flexible scheduling is by reservation only, with three “rings” or learning spaces available. Each accommodates a family/household without need for physical distancing. The cost is $20.00 per group.
Call Liz Giles-Brown at 207-380-5490 or email at lizzygbrown@gmail.com to schedule a time. You may also place book lending requests when registering and your books will be ready for you after your circus adventure. For more information about book lending and the Merry Barn visit www.merrybarn.com or send emails to stephaniemcsherry@merrybarn.com
* There will be no bathroom facilities available because the Merry Barn is not open at this time.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PARTNERSHIPS & RESOURCES
Professional Development for Classroom Teachers
Brain & Body Smart Bits & Pieces - Thinking About & Applying Brain & Body Smart Teaching & Learning Strategies
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Professional Development for Physical Educators
Resources For Physical Educators
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Professional Development for Before & After School Program Leaders
Jump, Juggle & Get-Along - Rope Jumping & Juggling Video Resources
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Partnerships in Teaching & Learning
Calendar & Events
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What Are People Saying?
"AMAZING loved it! Love anything that gets my PK kids MOVING with a PURPOSE." "A lot of info and great practical ideas for the classroom in a short time. I would love to go to more workshops with her!" The presenter was fantastic! "Bring her in for an elementary workshop. Great connection between movement and learning." "I am going try to use more movement in the classroom as a learning tool." ~ Comments from Workshop Participants |
Human beings are wonderfully unique physical, emotional, and intellectual beings wired for moving and learning. When we embrace the physiology of mind, body & spirit as we work, plan, teach, and interact, we help them succeed as healthy, active, life-long learners. During my 31 years in education, I have continued to learn and have been on a mission to connect students, teachers, and parents to brain and body smart learning practices infused with movement, music, rhythm & rhyme to energize learners and enhance learning. I continue my mission by finding creative ways to connect and share what I've learned with others.
Yours for healthy & active life-long learning, Liz |
"Liz is, without question, the best teacher I ever supervised during my 40+ years in public education. As her principal, I was privileged to be able to observe her effectiveness both in the classroom and with the extra-curricular activities she created and led. Liz is in a class by herself! She made it her mission to understand how children learn, how their brains work, and what is needed in order for them to thrive. Watching her in action in the classroom or during a jump rope practice was a mesmerizing experience! Students were attentive and excited and fully engaged in the learning process – ALL the students, ALL the time. No exceptions. The labels of autism, LD, ESL, MR, BD, and all the rest had no place in her world. She knew instinctively, and from her extensive research, what children need in order to learn and grow and blossom – no matter their starting point. If I could have one wish for the state of public education in our country, it would be that every classroom, not just physical education classrooms, could have a Liz Giles-Brown leading it!"
Pamela J. Sperry, Former Principal & Superintendent
Pamela J. Sperry, Former Principal & Superintendent