THE CATALYSE COMPANION VOLUME
TAKE A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE THE CATALYSE PROGRAM
The Catalyse Companion Volume
The Catalyse program is a movement-based learning program designed to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing through active engagement with music, poetry, and self-reflection activities. Individuals gain confidence as they work through the program. The companion volume and other resources offered as part of the Catalyse program hold thought-provoking and relevant content for children of all ages (Kindy to year 12 and beyond) and allow students to evolve without outgrowing the program.
Who is the Catalyse program for?
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Teachers and Educators
Ready-made curriculum-based class activities targeting specific learning outcomes -
Home Schoolers
Enhance the home schooling experience with engaging online and offline resources to inspire and stimulate learning -
Health Professionals
Fun and engaging ways to assist with reaching developmental milestones -
Mentors & Coaches
Build cohesive teams through active and focused activities
The Catalyse Program Includes:
- The Catalyse Book - 21 original poems to assist the development of language and literacy skills, supported by beautifully powerful and original artwork
- 21 Unique Affirmations to empower and inspire positive thought and action
- 21 Catalyse Signature Music Tracks - original music to match each poem and enhance the reader experience
- 21 Catalyse Signature Movement Videos to follow along, matching the movements to the rhythm of the poems
- Catalyse Flow Music Track and Movement Video to facilitate mindfulness through movement, intention and positive self-talk
- The Catalyse Companion Volume - 88 page facilitators guide with discussion topics, questions and group activities
- 21 Art and Craft activities relating to the learnings of each poem
- 21 Auslan Instructional Videos teaching the Auslan interpretation for each poem
- Additional activities including colouring in pages, guided meditations, worksheets and breath work
The Companion Volume
This 88-Page publication includes additional information and links to the Catalyse online resources for facilitation of the program. The companion volume includes self-reflection questions and worksheets with example responses, plus group activities to further embed learning.
The companion volume resources and activities help children develop:
- Self-awareness and Self-worth
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Communication skills
- Social conscience and sense of community
- Emotional intelligence and regulation
- Gross motor skills including balance, strength and coordination
- Fine motor skills and dexterity
- Language, numeracy and literacy skills
These questions encourage discussion, cement understanding, and embed knowledge around:
- Personal development
- Social conscience, and
- Global consequence
- Develops mindfulness through movement
- Assists balance and coordination
- Strengthens and stretches all major muscle groups
- Develops core strength
- Builds confidence, self awareness and focus
- Provides opportunity for daily engagement with movement
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- Rhyme & rhythm
- Language skills
- Positive self talk
- Awareness around positive affirmation, goal setting and mindset
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21 Auslan Interpretations
- Auslan interpretations for each of the 21 Catalyse poems
- Awareness around expression and inclusivity
- Communication skills
- Fine motor skills
- Expression through body language & posture
- Ignite imagination and creativity
- Encourage learning through artistic pathways
- Help to develop focus, patience, dexterity and fine motor skills
- Assist with sequencing and following instructions
- Provide exposure to the manual arts
The Catalyse collection of colouring in pages helps to:
- Develop fine motor skills
- Teach mindfulness and patience
- Engage focus and relieve stress
- Increase awareness and connection with the present
- Provide opportunity for self expression and colour play
This movement sequence:
- Couples intentional thought with intentional movement to maximise body-mind connection
- Strengthens the body's communication systems and defence resources against stress
- Assists in the de-escalation of the human stress response
- Builds physical strength and confidence
- Provides an accessible tool for daily mindfulness practice
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