What do you get when you integrate Bal-A-Vis-X in your school curriculum?

How about energy, coordination, concentration, self-esteem and HUGE smiles.

This year my children and I participated in the Bal-A-Vis-X program under the direction of Mrs. Cosgrove and Mrs. Bushnell (parent volunteer). From the start we enjoyed being up and about in our room using the sandbags or balls…thinking this cannot be anything but playing indoors.

Then we quickly realized much more. We had to synchronize our movements so they would sound as though one person was bouncing a ball. The positioning of our bodies, handling of the sandbags or balls coupled with concentration was paramount to our success. Uniquely I began to notice a rhythm, timing and flow happening with the children’s body and body-brain integration.

My children were developing their attention to details and gaining confidence in their ability to undertake any NEW task. This unique program helps to center children so they can segue into daily studies with purpose. We have benefited greatly in so many ways!

Mrs. Ellie Marks
Silver Hill School, Haverhill, MA