2. What is Grace Connect?
Grace connect is a highly regarded experiential learning
program that helps every child to succeed. Our patented
SmartGAME® learning method solves many problems
educators and parents encounter daily and unites communities
in positive, healthy action, led by empowered children.
Our highly regarded integrated learning tool motivates,connects,
and rewards children, teachers, and families. We reduce:
• Childhood Obesity
• Hunger
• Diabetes
• Resource Consumption
• Depression, anxiety
• Waste (including financial)
• Asthma
• Carbon footprint
• Pollution
• Bullying
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Teacher Burnout
• and more…
3. SmartGAMES®
Our SmartGAMES® consist of: Literacy, nourishment,
movement/fitness, environmental sustainability, social/
emotional/mental wellness, financial foundational learning,
and S.T.E.A.M. education.
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amA+zing
Grace
Health Hero
4. Our After School Program
Our K-6 after-school program teaches every child what it feels like to
succeed. Through engaging, hands-on, thought provoking interaction, we
empower children to be self-starters. We extend our reach so that they
perform actions at home and out in their communities as well.
Our SmartGAME® tool motivates, connects, and rewards students and their
families! Our 10-week program is "played" through an ACTION plan which is
presented as a game. Utilizing applied behavior analysis techniques, we
reach and motivate students in age appropriate activities, engaging them in
the following:
Nutrition - Tasting, trying new fruits and vegetables
Fitness- ABC "Activity Bursts in the Classroom"
Gardening - Interactive kit provided with on-line characters- "Growums."
Yoga Calm for Children - Social/emotional whole-child learning activities such as
o breathing, grounding, listening, community, and strength.
National Green Schools Society - All players become members as they learn how to
contribute actively to the world around them.
Love My Planet- Students engage in activities which embed life-long habits involving
sustainability. Exploring the five pillars of sustainability PLUS kindness:
o Energy, waste, water, ecology, food , kindness (including compassion)
Financial Literacy - Students link the savings they are creating through their wise
environmental stewardship to financial benefits as they BANK their savings!
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7. Current Events
Our
Sponsors:
Saturday, March 19, 2016
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
(EST) Brooklyn, NY
and Sunday, June 12, 2016
From 10 AM to 2:00 PM
(EST) Huntington, NY
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NY Health & Sustainability Learning Expo
8. DAVID L. KATZ. MD
DIRECTOR.YALEPREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER
ROBIN ORGAN
DIRECTOR/FOUNDER - GREEN SCHOOLS
JOEL FUHRMAN. MD
DIRECTOR- NUTRITION RESEARCH FOUNDATION
JOHN RATEY MD
HARVARD NEURO-SCIENCE RESEARCHER
COLLABORATIVE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS
JIM AND LYNEA GILLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER. PRESIDENT - IDEAS FOR US SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGEXPERTS. YOGA CALM. INC.
GREEN SCHOOLS MOVEMENT LEADER
VISIONARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - WELLNESS LEADER
Where Education and
Community Meet
DIANA DEHM
Graceplay Connect is an amazing
educational tool that is aligned with
the state and national science standards.
It develops skills for healthy living
and a sustainable world.
susTAINABILITY coRREsPoNDENT- RADloPERsoNALITY
_ Jim McGrath. Co-founder
Green Schools National Network
This game changes the game!
- David L. Katz. MD. Director
Yale Prevention Research Center
PRESIDENT - BUCKWORM. INC.
9. Health Needed A Hero The Graceplay Connect SmartGAME® learning system
was inspired by Grace, a little girl who had a rare genetic
disease called Sanfilippo Syndrome. Grace was missing an
important enzyme and could not break down cellular
material properly. This caused a storage process which
had degenerative effects. Grace's condition showed us
clearly what happens to any eco-systemthat becomes
overtaxed. Sadly, Grace passed away on August of 2014.
Grace did not speak or communicate other than with her
eyes and expressions and she only responded to a special
type of teaching called ABA (Applied Behavioral
Analysis).This method works very well for children with and
without developmental challenges, and we have found a
way to harness it's power! Grace lived for 13 wonderful
years. Her spirit remains with us, as we all play with our
one-of-a-kind Super Health HERO, amA+zing GRACE!
We provide transformative inter-
disciplinary educational programming
to create inspired, life-long learners. We
engage students in hands-on activities,
teaching them goal setting, focused
consistent action over an extended period
of time, and achievement. We intervene
early, and keep HEALTHY CHILDREN
WELL!!
10. Contact:
Joan Bucchino, MSEd, CLC
315 Main Street Huntington, NY
11743
Phone: 516-992-3493
Email:
Joan@graceplayconnect.com
