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I wanted to know if were the stability balls really effective for managing behavior and suited to the students’ needs? So, I embarked on a two-week study to measure the effects and potential of stability ball use in the classroom. This is what I found is that the student using the stability ball sat for longer periods of time, was more focused on task, seemed to have more energy, and was ready to learn. Another positive aspect is that the student was able to focus and help them succeed on the task he/she was working on. Living in an age where physical exercise is dwindling and children are having more issues with balance, using the stability balls will help the students with movement and develop strong core muscles. Just like with exercising, they need to do this more than just once a week in order to reap the benefits.

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I wanted to know if were the stability balls really effective for managing behavior and suited to the students’ needs? So, I embarked on a two-week study to measure the effects and potential of stability ball use in the classroom. This is what I found is that the student using the stability ball sat for longer periods of time, was more focused on task, seemed to have more energy, and was ready to learn. Another positive aspect is that the student was able to focus and help them succeed on the task he/she was working on. Living in an age where physical exercise is dwindling and children are having more issues with balance, using the stability balls will help the students with movement and develop strong core muscles. Just like with exercising, they need to do this more than just once a week in order to reap the benefits.

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