Yoga + Baking
A whole & authentic approach to Padua lifestyle + learning
Instead of presenting core life skills as a sales tactic, we seamlessly integrate experiences into our program, a practice we have maintained consistently. Padua has maintained a congruent approach across all aspects of our kindergarten program for 17 years, reflecting our beliefs and values authentically. Yoga, Baking and gardening is our love! Weaving it through our days is what we do best.
YOGA FOR KIDS + FAMILIES
Yoga has many benefits for children.
☆Developing the right balance of muscle tone and strength throughout the body to support the joints.
☆Building core strength for good posture and overall physical fitness.
☆Maintaining flexibility and mobility in all joints and muscles.
☆Encouraging the retention of calcium to help build strong bones through weight-bearing postures.
☆Reducing stress and anxiety.
☆Improving concentration and academic performance.
☆Improving focus, memory, and self-esteem.
☆Promoting body awareness and mindfulness.
GARDENING
Gardening in young children's lives offers numerous benefits beyond planting, teaching them about nature, biology, responsibility, and patience. It develops fine motor skills, encourages outdoor play, and provides sensory stimulation. Socially, it promotes teamwork, environmental awareness, and community bonding. Emotionally, it boosts self-esteem and instills a love for nature, supporting holistic development.
BAKING
Cooking with children has a lot of benefits!
☆ A chance to introduce them to fresh, healthy foods & new foods.
☆ Helps children learn about how different foods look & where it comes from.
☆ Encourages healthy eating habits, because they’re more likely to try food that they’ve helped to cook.
☆ Builds maths skills – for example, when you count out teaspoons or measure liquid together.
☆ Builds vocabulary – for example, when you read a recipe together.