Movement (or physical activity) plays a crucial role in a child’s overall development; motor skills, cognitive development, psychological well-being, emotional maturity, confidence and social skills. Educators are finding that a large number of Primary aged students lack strength and muscle coordination in their hands and lower...
Hi, my name is Ivy. I am one of the instructors here at Kinect, passionate about Dance and the industry that I have been a part of for 15 years. COVID-19 has taken the term ‘struggling artist’ to a new level with the Arts being...
Ever wonder why a person’s reaction to a win, success or goal is to do a little victory dance? Or maybe a little jig after taking the first bite in your favourite meal? It’s because it feels good! Experiments have proved the cognitive benefits of...
Many of us know and are aware that being a mindful person is a positive thing. To teach this in our schools would be great, but where do we start? Mindful breathing is a fundamental skill. The purpose of mindful breathing is to anchor oneself in...
Kinect2Self is our new program developed around the importance of taking care of our mental state through mindfulness. As parents and teachers we always focus on educating children to eat well and stay fit, to keep their bodies healthy. Teaching children how to proactively care...
Can your students self regulate? Are they physically and emotionally aware? As teachers and parents, we realised in 2020 a lot of students did not enjoy or thrive in online learning. The students fell behind in not so much academically but in their personal development,...