More than three‑quarters 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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I have a strong interest in sensory intervention/sensory-based supports, as I used them frequently in my three years as an early-intervention educator and as I completed inquiry research on this topic. As educators, we work with and teach diverse groups of students. Our students have different interests and abilities. They require different supports and teaching styles in the classroom. This project focuses on sensory-based supports for my diverse kindergarten students.
My goal for the 2019-2020 school year is to use sensory supports to increase students’ attention and participation in the classroom. Each student has a unique set of sensory needs. Students can be underaroused and need more “alerting input” while in the classroom. The “Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat,” is a great alternative seating option that would allow underaroused students to receive input. This input would increase attention/participation during classroom activities/lessons, as students would be able to “bounce” and learn. Additionally, they “Flex-Space Wobble Cushions,” would allow for students to wiggle and wobble why they sit. Students can use these cushions on the floor, or in their chairs.
Students can also be over-aroused. These students require calming input. My goal is to create a “Cool Down Corner,” or a space for over-aroused students to sit when they need to “cool down.” A cool down corner would decrease student’s “challenging behaviors.” The “Cool Down Corner” would include the “Calming Colors Soft Seats and “Giant Comfy Pillows” for students to use as a seat. The corner would also have sensory brushes, the 5- lb Lap Pad, and the Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplug Set. These items would be used for calming. This would also teach students how to "cope," when feeling overwhelmed.
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I have a strong interest in sensory intervention/sensory-based supports, as I used them frequently in my three years as an early-intervention educator and as I completed inquiry research on this topic. As educators, we work with and teach diverse groups of students. Our students have different interests and abilities. They require different supports and teaching styles in the classroom. This project focuses on sensory-based supports for my diverse kindergarten students.
My goal for the 2019-2020 school year is to use sensory supports to increase students’ attention and participation in the classroom. Each student has a unique set of sensory needs. Students can be underaroused and need more “alerting input” while in the classroom. The “Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat,” is a great alternative seating option that would allow underaroused students to receive input. This input would increase attention/participation during classroom activities/lessons, as students would be able to “bounce” and learn. Additionally, they “Flex-Space Wobble Cushions,” would allow for students to wiggle and wobble why they sit. Students can use these cushions on the floor, or in their chairs.
Students can also be over-aroused. These students require calming input. My goal is to create a “Cool Down Corner,” or a space for over-aroused students to sit when they need to “cool down.” A cool down corner would decrease student’s “challenging behaviors.” The “Cool Down Corner” would include the “Calming Colors Soft Seats and “Giant Comfy Pillows” for students to use as a seat. The corner would also have sensory brushes, the 5- lb Lap Pad, and the Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplug Set. These items would be used for calming. This would also teach students how to "cope," when feeling overwhelmed.