The Customized Uplifters Team™ Gathering
(for just girls -or- mixed gender populations)
Are you looking for a unique motivational event for your students? The Uplifters Team™ Gathering is an educational and holistic experience, which allows you to customize based on the needs or your group.
We have special pricing for school assemblies! We can customize the event based on the needs and demographics of your school. These groups are split into grade level, based on class size.
Our curriculum focuses on nine ways to uplift one's self and other: SINGING. DANCING. MOVING. BREATHING. STRETCHING. POSITIVE THINKING. SHARING & LISTENING. LAUGHING.
Below is a menu of different items to customize your event. Each item lasts 20 minutes, so you can put together what works best for your group. An event will last a minimum of 60 minutes. This includes two menu items of your choice, as well as 10 minutes at the start and end for opening/closing of the event.
We are looking for companies and individuals to donate a program to the school(s) of their choice. If you know someone who would like to sponsor a school assembly, please let us know!
CONTACT US TODAY to book your assembly!
Your personalized program comes with a complimentary 20-minute consultation.
Our curriculum can be customized based on an all-girls or mixed gender population.
Uplifting through the Breath
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To learn a breath that will support them with relieving stress and worry, and reinforce the Values.
What we will do: Attendees will learn several different breathing techniques to support with self-care and uplifting one's self.
Music & the G.U.T Values!
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To feel Uplifted through the body and music!
What we will do:
Using Music, we will reinforce the G.U.T Values and/or Pledge with the intention of uplifting one's self and others through the body and music!
G.U.T Karaoke!
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: This is a team-building activity to support each person with feeling Uplifted through expression and the voice!
What we will do:
Using our voice, each person will have the chance to pick a song they want to sing alone and with the group. This will support them with learning many of our G.U.T Values!
Uplifting Guided Imagery!
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To learn how to slow the mind down, and feel uplifted through guided imagery and thinking positive thoughts.
What we will do:
Attendees will experience beginner's education in guided imagery and learning how to choose their thoughts. They will be guided through an uplifting imagery, supporting them bringing in, and sharing, positive, uplifting, and loving thoughts about themselves and others.
Let's G.U.T Weird!
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To teach the importance of laughing at one's self as a way to let go of negative self-image, and uplift one's self.
What we will do:
We will engage in silly and weird activities that are meant to be enjoyable and vulnerable at the same time. We will teach about the healthy benefits of being able to laugh at one's self, versus getting stuck in the idea that one cannot make a mistake.
Mirroring Each Other
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To teach the importance of sharing and listening.
What we will do:
Children will face each other and practice sharing uplifting thoughts, ideas, and phrases. We will practice the concept of sharing, as well as listening.
Yoga & the Pledge
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To educate about the basics of feeling centered and grounded, and to reinforce the Pledge through the breath and the body.
What we will do:
Attendees will learn and practice a simple Yoga sequence coinciding with our Pledge.
Art and G.U.T Values: Quilt
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: Reinforce the G.U.T Values through Art
*This is dedicated to a girls only project*
What we will do:
Attendees will complete an art project highlighting our G.U.T Values that will be included in the G.U.T QUILT QUEST.
Art and Uplifter Values: Beautiful Oops!
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: To teach that there are no mistakes.
What we will do:
Inspired by Barney Saltzberg's book, Beautiful Oops! this activity will focus on the concept of uplifting one's self when you make a mistake. It will also introduce the concept of trusting there are no mistakes, and we can always learn and grow into something beautiful!
Mirror Play
Length of time: 20 minutes
Intention: Uplift One's Physical Self-Image
What we will do:
Using a mirror, this activity will support children with acceptance of themselves and others. We will use mirrors for them to uplift themselves, and then they will partner up and mirror each other to practice acceptance of each other and their differences.
For the Parents and Administration
For the Administration
Length of time: 30-60 minutes
Intention: How to Uplift Your Students
What we will do:
Teachers are more than just educators. They are parental and counseling figures, too. They educate and influence more than just mental subjects such as math and reading...they are called upon to also teach their students about social and emotional wellness as well.
This is why it is so important that they, too, are aligned with what the children are learning through a G.U.T program. It will allow them to educate, reinforce, and practice the tools and methods in the moment and potentially help a child thrive during a challenge.
For the Parent/Guardian
Length of time: 30-60 minutes
Intention: How to Be an Uplifting Parent/Guardian
What we will do:
There is no greater influence than a parent or guardian that has consistent interaction with a child. Elementary school is considered the formative years. Each moment can make a difference in how they develop emotionally and socially...how they look at themselves, and others...how they treat themselves, and others.
It is incredibly powerful, and nurturing, when a parent can support their child through the Waves of Yuck. Even more powerful when they can do it when the child is tossing that Yuck right onto them.
This presentation will do two main thing: 1) Support the parent/guardian with knowing how to navigate through those moments in an uplifting way, and 2) Provide ways that the parent/guardian can reinforce and practice what is being taught during a G.U.T program.
About the Facilitator: Aimee Zakrewski Clark, MA, LMFT
Aimee is a licensed psychotherapist, practicing for over 15 years. She has a Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and is a dissertation away from completing her doctorate in Holistic Psychology. As a result, she has an integrative approach to therapy – and life! As a mother of two young girls, she is very active in their school as a volunteer, PTA member, Red Ribbon Week Coordinator, and Co-Leader of the Kids for Peace chapter. In her study of human nature, she has consistently observed challenges between students at an early age. This motivated her to start the Girl Uplifters Team™ with her daughters. She quickly saw the benefit of adapting the exercises for all genders, which is why the school programs are now being offered to boys and girls.
She loves to have fun and use the body, mind, and heart – so her events always include movement, laughter, music, creativity, and breathing. Overall, her intention for an assembly is to help each child plant the seeds for uplifting themselves and others. By teaching a child to consistently strive for kindness and positivity – it can shift their perspective and actions throughout life’s challenges. The exercises are enjoyable, simple, and effective – allowing them to leave with at least one solid tool on how to do that.
Want to Join the G.U.T?
Well, we would love to have you! When you simply decide to be a part of the G.U.T then we know that you are part of the collective desire to support girls uplifting girls.