Comments on: Sparks Fly & Self Regulation in our School System

By: Anna @ Piper's Run

Anna @ Piper's Run — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:33:28 +0000

Luke has done so much in many schools across the Province (and elsewhere)! He’s an amazing leader. I work with many schools in the Valley that have purchased the bikes and have heard so many good things from Principals/Teachers. Dr. John Ratey is pretty amazing too – met him a few years back when he was working with Landmark East on their “Spark” program. Spark bikes are a great tool for classrooms.

By: Shamala Manilall

Shamala Manilall — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:27:27 +0000

Hi Laura
I would like to recommend these bikes for a school in our district. I am an occupational therapist and frequently get called upon to support children with poor self -regulation. Please can you forward any information that would support my recommendations, including, sturdiness of the bikes, age ranges, size, any big classroom environmental changes that needed to be done for space for the bikes. I can easily sell the benefits movement provides but would like any additional information that you think would be useful to know.
Thank you
Shamala

By: Laura Snow

Laura Snow — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 22:02:13 +0000

Hi Deborah. That’s great news! The bikes are working wonders for children in Nova Scotia and beyond. I hope your superintendents agree to give them a try in Alberta!!

By: Deborah Forbes

Deborah Forbes — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:55:12 +0000

I am a school trustee in Alberta. I am taking this to our superintendents. Sounds as if it will contribute to mental health, physical health, self regulation, and learning.
Thank you.
DF

By: Pauline Kincade

Pauline Kincade — Sat, 31 May 2014 16:23:31 +0000

What a wonderful idea I hope for the bikes will be introduced to every school in N.S. spreads throughout the Maritimes and everywhere in Canada. The exercise I am sure will exercise the mind as well as the body and develop our children into better young people who will one day be the leaders of our country.

By: Marya

Marya — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:48:39 +0000

That idea is absolutely genius!! I am in awe!! As a mom to four boys, I know that there is a need for this sort of thing in every classroom!! What a great initiative!! Will definitely be following and getting more info! Thanks, Laura!