Bøker av Susan Kramer

Fun and practical adaptive and accessible techniques to teach basic dance movements, floor exercises, clapping rhythms, and expressive dance, either in separate 5 minute segments, or part of the 40 minute lesson plan. Geared for kids and adults with or without challenges. Fully illustrated. 106 pages. 6,400 words.

LARGE PRINT EDITION: Included are 30 sitting and standing poses that help the physical body maintain or regain balance, (as in not falling over) and remain supple. They are adapted from standard yoga poses to be suitable for young and older adults. Then, 10 meditation techniques follow to give a choice in various circumstances and include a meditation breathing technique, how to use a mala and mantra, sitting, walking and stress reduction meditations, and meditation for spiritual healing, developing intuition and memory skills. Yoga philosophy follows and includes a variety of virtues, any of which could be picked and used as a single practice. All poses are illustrated. 12,753 words. 108 pages.

Included are 48 beginning and advanced kinesthetic lessons for preschool and K-6 students in math, language and the one-hand alphabet. A great manual for the classroom or homeschooling to spark enthusiasm with students of different abilities and learning styles. Lessons can be adapted for special needs students. Click on preview to see complete table of contents. 108 pages. 9,600 words.

An interactive workbook to forge a strong union with the Holy Spirit. Reflective meditation instructions are given to use with the more than 100 spiritual topics and subtopics on personal development, relationship issues, and establishing communion with God. The workbook can be used in a two-fold way: by combining meditation and a topic for learning how to listen to the Holy Spirit, or by studying the topics with the intent of attaining self-realization. 198 pages. 34,200 words.

Included are 30 sitting and standing poses that help the physical body maintain or regain balance, (as in not falling over) and remain supple. They are adapted from standard yoga poses to be suitable for people of all ages. Then, 10 meditation techniques follow to give you a choice in various circumstances and include a meditation breathing technique, how to use a mala and mantra, sitting, walking, and stress reduction meditations, and meditation for spiritual healing, developing intuition and memory skills. Yoga philosophy follows and includes a variety of virtues, any of which could be picked and used as a single practice. All poses are illustrated. 12,753 words. 108 pages.

In 100 pages you'll find 4 styles of meditation for balance, harmony and instant stress relief, plus 15 gentle moving yoga poses that can also be used as a basic motor skills lesson plan, followed by 18 chapters about how to live social skills and a dictionary of 40 one sentence definitions of happiness. Traditional yoga poses and breathing techniques have been adapted to help foster motor skill development, coordination, concentration and stress relief to students of varying abilities and with special needs. The poses and meditations are suitable for teens and adults, too. 8,491 words.

Paperback: 34 topics for kids, teens and adults to get beyond stress, to understand more about anger's grip, and reclaim inner peace. A handy guide to refer to time and again. Each topic offers a nugget of wisdom as an alternative to lashing out. It's easier to think through a situation when calm, so restoring personal peace is practical. Written from a spiritual point of view with brief meditations throughout. 100 pages. 11,900 words.

Written from a spiritual point of view, 76 lessons and topics on overcoming codependency, that can be followed chronologically or at random. Each lesson includes a prayer or meditation or both for reflection and inspiration. Topics include how to live in harmony, teen issues, becoming whole, substance abuse issues, stress relief, all presented in a practical way aimed at recovery. 170 pages. 22,618 words.

How to teach these meditations through description and illustration: sitting, walking, relaxation, instant, music, running, swinging, biking and swimming meditations, dance meditation for kids and teens, plus a chapter of longer guided meditations on virtues, and a chapter of interfaith affirmations, inspirations and prayers for everyday and holidays. For tots to teens of all abilities. Useful resource for parents, educators and clergy. 102 pages. 10,600 words.

How to teach kindergarten and elementary school age students kinesthetically, in a fully illustrated text, outlining body placement, rhythms, dynamics of energy, creative movement, large motor skills, beginning mini-lessons, and a 40-minute lesson plan divided into 5 minute segments. Master text for teachers on how to use a kinesthetic approach with academics. Included in the Rhythmic Movement Dance Series. Also for special needs students. Click on preview to see complete table of contents. 92 pages. 8,051 words.