Teacher Training


Training designed to meet the needs of each teacher based upon the unique classroom environment, student needs & school/district standards.  Required component to purchase a class set of stability balls.
 
  • On-site - training at your school - no limit to number of attendees - including teachers, support staff & administration from your building.  [approx. 2.5 hours].  Training photos.

~OR~
  • Webinar - personalized training [1-2 hours] via phone and the WittFitt website.  Webinars offered several times a week to fit teachers' schedules. 
    Requirements:  Use of a computer with Internet access & speaker phone. 

 

WittFitt "Having a Ball" in the Classroom Manuals

*Teachers planning to implement the program
would purchase one of the following.
 


Primary Manual [PreK-2nd grade]
 
A teacher-ready manual with a series of mini-lessons to prepare/educate students to sit on the stability ball.   Hands-on activities to teach student about their spine, posture and benefits of sitting on the ball, while reinforcing skills such as: cutting, pasting, coloring, tracing, learning letters, singing and more. 


Elementary Manual [3rd-6th grade]
 
A teacher-ready manual with a series of lessons to prepare/educate students to sit on the stability ball.   Students work to 'earn' their ball through a series of lessons covering benefits, posture/the spine, proper use/rules and more.  Student write a letter to WittFitt and take a test.  All materials, including transparencies [or online documents for use with Smart boards] are provided. 
 

Secondary Manual [MS/JH/HS]
 

A teacher-ready manual which provides an independent work packet for students to learn about benefits, posture/the spine, proper use/rules and more. 
 


Move & Stretch Reference Cards
[included with manual]
Laminated cards depicting simple moves and stretches to incorporate brief movement breaks easily into the school day.

 


On-going Consultation & Support
Lifetime e-mail & phone communication with WittFitt.


WittFitt Connection
Personalized link on the WittFitt website that provides additional resources & support documents
[password required]
 


Cost:  Each school program is customized.  The cost will
depend on number of students and teachers involved,
and type of training.  Complete our Teacher Questionnaire to get started. 

*WittFitt consultants are available to provide assistance identifying and obtaining funding  [i.e. small grant writing]. 

Sources of Funding
 
 


 
 


WittFitt accepts checks & purchase orders.
PLEASE complete
an order form first.
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Please allow 2-3 weeks from the date of acceptance 
to secure
a training date. 
[3-4 weeks for
on-site trainings]
 

 
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
   

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WittFitt
P.O. Box 821
Hudson, WI 54016
515.720.4153
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WittFitt is a consulting company who promotes the integration of the stability ball into the classroom environment to enhance learning, in combination with offering an ­­­­effective tool for the physical education setting.  The mission of WittFitt is to educate children and adults about the importance of proper posture, active sitting and the strengthening of muscles while fostering a wellness climate in each classroom.  Our comprehensive program leads schools/districts through the preparatory stages and effective implementation, with lifetime support/consultation.  Teachers are educated on how to safely and effectively implement the use of stability balls through our customized training designed to fit each unique classroom environment, meet student needs and link with district/state standards.  Teachers receive our WittFitt “Having a Ball” Manual [and/or PE Reference Guide] with lessons to prepare students to sit on the ball as a chair. 

WittFitt promotes the use of the stability ball as a sitting device to enhance the learning environment and provide ergonomic seating.  Benefits of sitting on the ball: promotes learning through movement, allows 'active sitting,' enhances attention and concentration, assists in improving posture, improves blood flow to all parts of the body [especially the brain], strengthens core [postural] muscles and back muscles, improves balance and coordination, and adjusts for customized fit.  As a comprehensive program, we train teachers and provide all of the related materials for both teachers and students.  The program is customized to fit the needs of any classroom.  The WittFitt Teacher Guide is a teacher-ready guide to prepare students to sit on the stability ball and safely integrate balls into the classroom.  The guide also outlines movements and stretches on the ball as part of the daily routine.  The WittFitt Teacher Training is a half-day session outlining the components of the teacher guide, modeling lessons and practicing stability ball movement and stretches.  Training is provided on-site or via phone.  Our stability balls are burst-resistant, latex-free exercise balls with legs for added stability and easy storage.  A variety of balls are available to fit all ages and sizes.  WittFitt consultants maintain on-going contact with principals, teachers and other staff throughout the school year to provide support.