Students share a challenging workout .

Professional Development

NaliniKIDS offers interactive professional development workshops that help educators connect to their purpose and motivation by engaging both the mind and the body. Workshops expose educators to concepts and tools that they can easily turnkey for their students.

Can ONE WORD change a school district?

  • Gain an appreciation for the ever-increasing words in our lives and how they impact us both emotionally and physically

  • Experience WORD movement, a signature NaliniKIDS strategy that creates a direct mind-body connection, enhancing focus and presence

  • Discover your ONE WORD, and the power of a singular driving force

“Rupa brings a unique perspective and vibrant energy that really engages participants and facilitates both learning and connection."

Victoria Setaro

SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

NEW YORK

Bring the power of ONE WORD to life in your school...

NaliniKIDS program teacher smiles.
NaliniKIDS program teacher smiles.

The Philosophy

Incorporating movement into the classroom helps students become physically present, mentally focused, and ready to learn.

"Exercising Emotions" at SXSW EDU

In this 20-minute talk, NaliniKIDS founder, Rupa Mehta, presents the case for leveraging intentional physical movement as the most effective entry point to emotional connection and learning.

Read more about how to use movement to enhance focus, support classroom transitions, make deeper content connections, and ultimately transform the future of learning in this featured article in the Kennedy Center Digital Resources Library for Educators.

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3 steps of Ready to Learn Movement.
3 steps of Ready to Learn Movement.