Blue Moon Learning

Thursday evening, Amanda Amundrud of Blue Moon Learning spoke to a group at Pierceland School on her methodology of classroom learning environments. The audience consisted of intrigued parents, community members, SCC members, PCS staff, administration and staff from Goodsoil School too. Ms. Amundrud spoke of helping children finding peace and calm in body and mind. She referred to a new generation of children (the Indigo children) that are sensitive and fragile yet highly talented and gifted. Ms. Amundrud encouraged the use of various techniques to help children feel safe and loved in their school. These techniques included "belly" breathing, tapping the head and chest, partner massage as well as a combination of Tai Chi, yoga and meditation. In addition to these techniques, she encourages developing a calm and relaxing classroom atmosphere. This, according to Ms. Amundrud, includes the sound of running water, salt rock crystals, plants and aromatherapy. On Friday, she will work with Mrs. Kaczmar in the Grade 4 classroom creating such an environment. The evening wrapped up with participants attempting various yoga and Tai Chi moves and closing with a didgeridoo meditation. For more information on Amanda Amundrud and Blue Moon Learning, please visit http://www.bluemoonlearning.net/.