Classroom Sensory Pathways & Inspirational Wall Decals
One in five children has obesity today, according to current statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s why it’s so important to keep kids active, ensuring they get at least 60 minutes of exercise daily.
It’s never too early to teach kids about the importance of strength training. Not only will having more leg muscle prevent obesity, but it will also help kids perform better in their favorite sports.
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Though some think of kindergarten as a year of play, kindergartners work hard and learn a lot in a short amount of time. Teachers can no longer expect healthy five to six-year-old children, with all their energy and enthusiasm, to sit at their desks or to be quiet all day. Kindergarten gives children the opportunity to grow and develop through play — the way children learn best. It is a time for children to expand their love of learning, build knowledge, develop their ability to get along with others, and explore ways of reaching out to the world.
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Kids in the Suffern Central school district may just be a hop, skip and jump away from doing better in class.
In the corridor leading to the kindergarten, first- and second-grade classrooms at Sloatsburg Elementary School, a colorful sequence of decals are affixed to the floor, creating a sensory pathway. Continue reading Sensory Pathways – A New Key To Activating Learning