More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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It's time to help add movement to the classroom to increase literacy, math and social skills. Research has shown that having consistent movement activities and seating options for preschool age children can begin to bridge the gap of learning early literacy, early math and early language skills. The students in my classroom have autism spectrum disorder which often means that there are a variety of sensory issues as well. These materials can help students regulate sensory needs so that they are more attentive and able to learn new information. The rocking chairs will be used during our large group times where stories are being read. We are working on communication systems and expanding children's attention skills to work on imitation of words and actions. Movement also helps students with autism with their vocalization and verbal skills. Students who are allowed to rock during a group activity can increase attention and participation skills. This equipment will help students regulate sensory needs independently to accelerate their learning to the fullest potential.
Movement is learning! Students need a variety of opportunities to move and express themselves through motion. Balance opportunities help with linguistic skills and can build self esteem. The balance beams and stepping stones provide the classroom an opportunity to differentiate gross motor skills within the physical classroom when opportunities to go outside are limited due to weather. My goal is for students to begin understanding what their bodies need to learn and to engage more in daily classroom activities.
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It's time to help add movement to the classroom to increase literacy, math and social skills. Research has shown that having consistent movement activities and seating options for preschool age children can begin to bridge the gap of learning early literacy, early math and early language skills. The students in my classroom have autism spectrum disorder which often means that there are a variety of sensory issues as well. These materials can help students regulate sensory needs so that they are more attentive and able to learn new information. The rocking chairs will be used during our large group times where stories are being read. We are working on communication systems and expanding children's attention skills to work on imitation of words and actions. Movement also helps students with autism with their vocalization and verbal skills. Students who are allowed to rock during a group activity can increase attention and participation skills. This equipment will help students regulate sensory needs independently to accelerate their learning to the fullest potential.
Movement is learning! Students need a variety of opportunities to move and express themselves through motion. Balance opportunities help with linguistic skills and can build self esteem. The balance beams and stepping stones provide the classroom an opportunity to differentiate gross motor skills within the physical classroom when opportunities to go outside are limited due to weather. My goal is for students to begin understanding what their bodies need to learn and to engage more in daily classroom activities.