BENEFITS OF JUGGLING

Juggling is a fun social and independent skill that increases dexterity, eye-hand coordination, grey matter in the brain and develops problem solving abilities, work ethic, and self-esteem. Juggling provides never ending challenges and accomplishments in an athletic and mental activity that stimulates the mind and exercises the whole body. The articles below are just a few examples of how juggling has been implemented in schools, health and science.

"Can You Train Your Brain?" - from "Bang Goes the Theory" on the BBC.

Juggling Helps Students Succeed In School (educationworld.com)

Improvements in concentration, eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills, reading, and behavior are just some of the benefits of juggling cited by educators. In fact, several teachers said that juggling increases students' ability to concentrate, enhances their eye-hand coordination, and builds self-confidence.
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REPORTS FROM EDUCATORS
" For years Patty has noticed that there are a lot of kids in high school who are on the periphery. They keep to themselves and almost never talk. They do not take part in traditional sports and often do not do well in my classes. She wanted to give them something to be good at, to let them shine. "Kids, even in high school, are just dying to have the opportunity to play, get together with others to juggle, have a skill they can build upon, and show off!" Their creativity and enthusiasm blossomed." [Read More]

"In his fifth-grade classroom at Coeur d'Alene's Sorensen Elementary, David has watched some of his students struggle to keep up academically with their classmates. He's witnessed those same students stagger friends with their quick mastery of juggling." [Read More]

Also read David Groth's Working with Kids