Free Webinar: Gross Motor Art Activities That Calm Squirming Bodies & Minds

Physical art is an active mind-body engagement with sensory materials that channels energy. It is a highly effective tool for channeling excess energy and pent-up emotion that many young children carry. Active engagement with art materials and loose parts builds the brain in early childhood and serves to both calm the nervous system and release emotions, especially for those who may have experienced trauma. 

In this webinar, hosted by Early Learning Investigations, Anna Reyner, MA, LMFT, will guide participants on the finer points of using physical art for stress release and building community in your preschool program. Anna will provide a brief overview of current research findings on the neuroscience of art therapy and gross motor play and insights about how you can easily apply these principles in your program or classroom.  

Join this free webinar to learn…

• how neuroscience supports gross-motor art with children as an effective calming strategy
• a practical framework for how to implement these ideas
• current research findings on trauma in early childhood and the power of art therapy
• how to use physical art to channel energy and support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• to implement a brief and relaxing physical art activity called Draw Your Breath

Learn more and register for this free event through the Early Learning Investigations website.

Date & Time

September 18, 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET