An important part of our program is helping students develop the skills and strategies needed to regulate their emotions and behaviour within the classroom. We provide our students with the opportunity to engage in sensory activities on a daily basis. Sensory integration activities can serve a calming function for children and can be used to facilitate communication, social interaction and processing of sensory needs.
Below are some examples of the type of sensory activities the students in Room 7 experience on a daily basis.
Water Play
Styrofoam pieces
Beads
Sand Play
Buttons
Ribbons
In addition to providing opportunities for sensory play, we also set up our classroom environment in order to facilitate a quiet, calm, and mindful atomosphere. Overhead lights are turned off with natural light or low-light lamps providing light. Soft, relaxing music is played with natural images displayed on the smartboard.
Upcoming Classroom Reminders:
Thursday January 30th- Report Cards Home
Friday January 31st- No School: Professional Development Day
