You see them at the gym, in offices and classrooms, and in homes. They are those big, brightly colored, air-filled rubber balls. They are called therapy balls, exercise balls, yoga balls, balance balls, physioballs, Pilates balls, stability balls, and Swiss balls. Although they have all sorts of uses and benefits, let’s focus on the […]
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Sensory Spaces: Calmers and Organizers
Teaching students with ADHD or ADD can be challenging for both the teacher and the student. By using a filter such as exercise, weight, pressure or vibration, we can help our kids to effectively sift through extraneous sensory information. Calmers and organizers are those tools that provide the right input needed to execute daily […]
Daylight Saving Time Lessons, Projects, & Tips
In March, most of the world will spring forward into Daylight Saving Time (DST). Changing the clocks to take advantage of longer sunlit days is sometimes called “Summer Time” in other parts of the world. This is a great time to incorporate Daylight Saving Time lessons and projects in the classroom. Not every state […]
Dissection Education: From the Nitty-Gritty to the Big Picture
Whether it’s accomplished using a preserved specimen, a 3-D model, or a computer-based virtual dissection, hands-on investigation of an animal’s anatomy can anchor a wide variety of biology and zoology lessons. A student can examine everything from the contour of its limbs and the length of its tail to the relative proportions of its […]
We Could Be Heroes: Craft Projects to Celebrate Famous Americans
Turn units on biographies, historical figures, or literary characters into a multisensory learning experience! Add a dash of arts and crafts to let the creativity of your students shine through with projects tailored to your curriculum goals. Adjust each craft’s level of difficulty based on the age of your students. Here are three great ideas […]
Storytime: A Magical Learning Time in Early Childhood Classrooms
Who doesn’t like a little ‘magic’?! Incorporating storytime into the routine of a young child’s day creates a connection to early literacy that seems almost magical in so many different ways. It can also bring closeness within an early childhood classroom based on shared understanding of an emotion or a common enthusiasm for a […]
The Buzz Behind Auditory Processing
At a noisy party, are you able to hear what your friend next to you is saying? Can you tell the difference between the “ch” sound like in chew from the “sh” sound like in show? Are you able to recall a set spoken words or numbers in correct sequence? Does it bother you […]
Child Proof Tech: Ways to Protect Your Investments
It’s no secret that classroom technologies, such as tablets and laptops, can be a great way to facilitate learning. Unfortunately, many educational facilities these days are on very limited and shrinking technology budgets, which means that it’s more important than ever to take measures that’ll protect the technology you have in your classroom. We’ve […]
Inspirational Tools to Beat the Winter Blahs
Winter months are a hard time to stay focused and inspired. With days being shorter it is easy to see where the winter doldrums comes from. It doesn’t help that summer vacation is approaching and everyone is looking forward to days playing the sun. But there are ways to become inspired and get into […]
No Tech? No Problem: Low Tech Solutions to Make Your Classroom Interactive
There has been an increasing push for use of technology in the classroom, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. In particular, technologies such as SMART Boards have been touted as a way to increase classroom interactivity. For those whose budgets do not permit such investments, there are easy alternatives to […]
Studying: When and Where to Study
The question of when and where is the best place to study is one of those questions that doesn’t have a one size fits all answer. Some may find it easier to study when they first get up in the morning verses later in the day. Some students may study better by themselves and […]
Sensory Spaces: Weighted Wearables
Weighted vests, lap pads, blankets and toys have come a long way in providing therapeutic value. These items are practically indispensable to a classroom teacher in mainstream or special needs education where these tools can help to neutralize an overly excited or withdrawn child. How do they work? Their gentle pull on the muscles […]
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