Flow Circus Skill Toy Programs are flexible, easy to run, and engaging for young adults (ages 9-14). The program introduces participants to a range of skill-based manipulative props such as juggling balls, flower sticks, diabolos, Japanese kendama, gyro-rings & more. The program includes hands-on workshops and instructional books/DVD's.
The Skill Toy Program encourages active learning, develops 21st century skills, and promotes the healthy development of positive character traits.
Kick off a skill toy program at your library, camp, or after school program with a performance or workshop. Programs can be adapted to fit the needs and budget of your organization.
Contact Paul to discuss a Skill Toy Program at your organization
Just thought I’d let you know that everything is checked out!! The kids are really enjoying learning all these props. What a great club! Thanks for doing it.
Nicole Cebula - Skill Toy Club Coordinator
The Franklin Academy, Wake Forest, NC
Benefits of a Skill Toy program
Prop Manipulation: Students will improve their hand-eye coordination, sense of balance, and other fine motor skills as they learn how to use each prop. Important science concepts such as balance, gravity, and gyroscopics will be used to support the process. Even if students do not master every prop, they will gain a better awareness of objects in motion.
21st Century Skills: The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has identified a number of skills that today’s students will need to be prepared for the ever changing workplace. Skill Toys workshops are structured to foster creativity/innovation skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills, and communication/ collaboration skills.
Character Development: The process of learning and performing new skills individually and in teams will foster important character traits such as respect, perseverance, courage, and self-discipline.
Special thanks to funders of current Skill Toy Programs in North Carolina:
The Koinonia Foundation
The Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment
Wal-Mart
Contact Paul at (919) 426-9157 if you would like to sponsor a Skill Toy Program in your community.
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