-The Case for Juggling

Teachers in over 400 schools in more than 30 states have started using our program. They report that the program can:

1. Greatly improve the behavior of many students;
2. Help all students to concentrate and stay on task;
3. Develop tracking and crossing the midline, vital elements in reading;
4. Improve sequencing skills that are used in math and science;
5. Improve fine motor skills and handwriting;
6. Boost self confidence;
7. Improve cardio-vascular fitness, and tossing and catching skills;
8. Develop eye-hand coordination, stage presence, and self esteem;
9. Develop balance, rhythm and reflexes;
10. Give musical, spatial, kinesthetic & interpersonal learners a way to excel;
11. Stimulate imagination, curiosity and higher order problem solving;
12. Provide a skill that students can share with other family members;
13. Give students the habit of daily physical activity;
14. Help students to develop patience and persistence;
15. Provide a model for cooperative learning;
16. Permanently solve the problem of what to do for rainy day recess;
17. Reinforce life-long, open-ended learning;
18. Crystallize school spirit;
19. Enhance the relationship with families through Family Juggling Night.
20. Involve all students, regardless of gender, size, age, physical skill, fitness level, developmental status, or previous movement experience
21. Remind students (and teachers) that taking challenges can be FUN!