1. Rachel Baker, Cristina Buosi, Olivia
Cover, Alessia Ferrara, Fizangiz (Fira)
Husseynly

2. Segment of Focus
• Before/After School
• Age: JK – Grade 5

3. YBH
Yoga, Breakfast, Homework
Before/ After school program to promote
health and wellness in children
Provides:
– Morning Yoga for children of all abilities
– Nutritious breakfast and afterschool snack
– Homework support

4. Vision
“Improve academic
performance in children by
starting off their day with a
healthy body and mind.”

5. Program Plan – Morning
• 7:15 – 7:30 AM Arrival
• 7:30 - 7:35 AM Morning Greeting
• 7:35 – 8:05 AM Yoga
• 8:05 – 8:35 AM Breakfast
• 8:35 AM Transition to school

6. Program Plan – Afternoon
• 3:00 – 3:15 PM Arrival
• 3:15 – 3:30 PM Snack
• 3:30 – 6:15 PM Homework Time
• 6:15 PM Closed

7. Location
• Elmlea Junior School
– 50 Hadrian Dr. Etobicoke, Ontario
– Toronto District School Board
– Junior Kindergarten – Grade 5

9. Marketing
• Emails sent to parents
• Flyers
– Posted around school
– Sent home with children
• Posted on school website
• YBH website
• Morning
announcements
• School newspaper
• Social media

10. Facebook
• YBH at Elmlea
Instagram:
• @YBHatElmlea
Pinterest:
• YBH at Elmlea
Twitter:
• @YBHatElmlea

11. Elmlea Staff Feedback
• “Amazing idea”
• “Focus on mental health”
• “Healthy thinking = healthy practices”
• “Relaxation sets the tone”
• “Relaxation will keep the children alert for learning”
• “Opportunities to focus”
• “Able to own themselves”
• “Aware of them and others”
• “LOVE IT!!”

12. Benefits of Yoga for Children
• Supports social and emotional learning
• Assists neuromuscular development
• Increases balance, body awareness and
coordination
• Relaxes the body which than promotes better
sleep
• Increases concentration, focus and attention
span
• Develops discipline and self-control
• Inspires respect for self and others
• Improves posture, assisting students to sit
comfortably for long periods
• Reduces overall stress levels

13. Benefits of
Breakfast for
Children
• Most important meal of the day
• Improves brain functioning
• Improves dietary health
• Enhances academic
performance, concentration,
motivation and exhibit
appropriate behaviour
• Lowers likelihood of childhood
obesity
• Up to 30% of children ages 8-
12, skip out on eating breakfast

14. Benefits of a Homework Club
• Less distractions
• Comfortable and
supportive environment
• All ages; students are given
an opportunity to help
and support each other
with the use of teamwork
• Additional resources
because in library
• Increased positive attitude
towards school

15. Competitors
Breakfast for Learning
The Children’s Breakfast Club
ARC – After-School Recreation Care
Toronto Public Library

16. Finances
• Rent:
– $6,336 per School Year
• Small Cafeteria $17.98/
Day
• Single Gym $8.56/ Day
• Specialty Room $5.14/
Day
• Fee:
– $180.00 per Child per
School Year

17. Finances
• Food Costs
– $30,000
• $1.50 per child for breakfast
• $1.00 per child for snack
Sponsors

18. Finances
• What will we do with $10,000
– Purchase program essentials
• Toys
• Books
• Games
• Art Supplies
• Yoga Equipment and Certification