Educational Program

"Learn to Learn to Juggle" Program
Using Learning to Juggle as an Educational Problem Solving Tool
Demonstration or Hands-on Workshop

This program was designed with children from fourth grade and up in mind. It is believed, however, that younger students may also benefit from the demonstration.

Use entertainment and humor to impart the information

Demonstrate the very best tried and true way to learn to juggle in a three-ball cascade pattern

Instill students with confidence that they can learn to juggle if they follow each simple step to it’s clearly defined goal

Use real life stories and examples to illuminate how negative emotions (confusion, frustration and anger) often form natural obstacles in the process of learning

Use anecdotal examples to explain how this process can be used in most other learning situations.

Any class size can view and benefit from the demonstration. A regular classroom, gym or auditorium may be used depending on the size of the group.

Is interesting and fun

Is simple and easy to follow

Breaks down a problem that seems daunting and complicated into something simple, incremental and manageable

Removes frustration from the learning process

Assigns clear and obtainable objectives to each step in the process

Can be used in other learning situations that they may find difficult or frustrating.

Since this approach gets the students up and juggling, it is best delivered in groups of 12 or less. The room should have a place for all students to sit, as well as enough room for students to stand and practice throwing and catching without hitting each other.

An illustrated booklet will be made available to each student. This handout outlines the steps of learning the 3-ball cascade pattern. It also has some tips on how to proceed with more juggling patterns and tricks, as well as a brief introduction to performance juggling.