My students have a lot of sensory needs. And their needs vary. Most of the time, it is very hard to give that sensory input to my students because I don't have the right equipment, material or tool. This results into tantrums, difficulty staying in their seat, grabbing a sensory toy/tool from another student or just mainly delays the progress in achieving their individual goals.
It is evident that when my students' sensory needs are met, they can sit in their seats, focus longer in their tasks and they most likely finish the activity that they are given.
It is very essential to provide that sensory input. Not only to have them focus but also to keep them motivated. A great tool is the trampoline. I can use the trampoline for students that have under sensitivity to movement. It will help my students who wants to run around and jump around in the classroom. It will help them release their energy and satisfy their sensory needs. This can help them focus in their task better. The teeter popper, inflatable peapod, moluk bilibo, peanut ball and the bean bag also serves the same purpose.
I can even use these materials for reinforcement and instruction. The CD player and books with CD will help them satisfy their under sensitivity to sounds and can help them build interest in reading. The tabletop materials, such as the wooden latches board, lacing toys and fridge numbers and letters will help as pre-writing hands-on activities.
Their sensory needs include tactile, auditory, vestibular, pressure (squeezes) and fidgets. I included materials and equipment that I believe my students will benefit from. I also collaborated with my class' speech therapist and occupational therapist on the things I put in my list. We considered my student's readiness and individual needs.
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My students have a lot of sensory needs. And their needs vary. Most of the time, it is very hard to give that sensory input to my students because I don't have the right equipment, material or tool. This results into tantrums, difficulty staying in their seat, grabbing a sensory toy/tool from another student or just mainly delays the progress in achieving their individual goals.
It is evident that when my students' sensory needs are met, they can sit in their seats, focus longer in their tasks and they most likely finish the activity that they are given.
It is very essential to provide that sensory input. Not only to have them focus but also to keep them motivated. A great tool is the trampoline. I can use the trampoline for students that have under sensitivity to movement. It will help my students who wants to run around and jump around in the classroom. It will help them release their energy and satisfy their sensory needs. This can help them focus in their task better. The teeter popper, inflatable peapod, moluk bilibo, peanut ball and the bean bag also serves the same purpose.
I can even use these materials for reinforcement and instruction. The CD player and books with CD will help them satisfy their under sensitivity to sounds and can help them build interest in reading. The tabletop materials, such as the wooden latches board, lacing toys and fridge numbers and letters will help as pre-writing hands-on activities.
Their sensory needs include tactile, auditory, vestibular, pressure (squeezes) and fidgets. I included materials and equipment that I believe my students will benefit from. I also collaborated with my class' speech therapist and occupational therapist on the things I put in my list. We considered my student's readiness and individual needs.
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