This
is the information for the Young Athletes through Special Olympics training
that we will have at Dawson Coop on June 5, 2018. The training will be
from 9 am – 12:00 pm. We can accommodate up to 25 participants for
the training. This workshop is appropriate for special education, early
elementary, and pre-K teachers.
Program
Description:
Young
Athletes is an early childhood sports play program for pre-K through 2nd grade
children. Children learn basic sports skills like kicking and
throwing a ball and playing with others. The program is inclusive so
children with and without special needs work together. There is a family
component to the program allowing the opportunity for parents and siblings to
get involved at home and to connect with the Special Olympics
program. The Young Athletes program allows students to
practice skills like balance, flexibility, strength and coordination.