ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Do you know a child who misses school because of worry-induced tummy aches or headaches? Does your child avoid joining social activities due to anxious feelings? Do racing thoughts keep your child awake at night? In today’s fast-paced world, many children feel anxious and stressed. In Anxious to Awesome™ children will learn mindfulness tools to build awareness and to ease anxious feelings. Explore breath, movement, relaxation strategies, creative expression, and play to develop self-regulation and self-care strategies that can be confidently drawn upon whenever anxious feelings arise. No previous yoga experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.  

Learn the responsibilities of being a prepared, safe, responsible and professional babysitter. Topics include starting your own babysitting business, child development, behavior guidance, supervision, proper feeding & diapering techniques, personal safety, medical emergencies, basic first aid care and fire safety. Students receive a Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) book and will demonstrate required knowledge and skill objectives for the ASHI approved Child and Babysitting Safety certification card. Instructor provides baby dolls, bottles, diaper supplies for skills participation. The course is developed by the American Safety and Health Institute and approved by the American Pediatrics Association. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child.

Now that you’re in middle school have you noticed changes in how you think, act, and feel? Do you sometimes feel off balance or disconnected? In Girl Power Yoga, learn yoga tools to feel more stable, to deal with stress, and to feel strong and confident in who you are—even when the winds of change are blowing you off balance. This fun-filled class will explore breath, yoga postures, mudras (hand gestures), relaxation strategies, and creative expression to help find strength, stability and calm. No previous yoga experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.