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  • Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
  • Northridge, CA
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Many of my students walk on the balls of their feet, which is a common trait for students with Autism. However, this causes their balance to be unsteady and they commonly all while trying to do physical education activities. Incorporating balancing activities in the classroom will allow them to rely on their heels for balancing themselves. Yoga is a powerful way to engage students in physical education while working on deep breathing and balance. My students are often overwhelmed after recess and lunch and need to relax for 5-10 minutes each day after coming back to the classroom. Having yoga mats would make this very doable, they can get into the routine of coming back into the class after recess and lunch and going to their mat and have deep breathing until the mini yoga lesson begins. Although yoga is excellent, another great balancing activity that will be used in the classroom is the partner sharing ball toss. The students will need to work together to pass a ball from one net to another without dropping it. This will work on their communication, balance, and teamwork. All of these are areas within the class that the students need extra support in. By making activities fun, the students want to participate and learn while having a blast.

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Many of my students walk on the balls of their feet, which is a common trait for students with Autism. However, this causes their balance to be unsteady and they commonly all while trying to do physical education activities. Incorporating balancing activities in the classroom will allow them to rely on their heels for balancing themselves. Yoga is a powerful way to engage students in physical education while working on deep breathing and balance. My students are often overwhelmed after recess and lunch and need to relax for 5-10 minutes each day after coming back to the classroom. Having yoga mats would make this very doable, they can get into the routine of coming back into the class after recess and lunch and going to their mat and have deep breathing until the mini yoga lesson begins. Although yoga is excellent, another great balancing activity that will be used in the classroom is the partner sharing ball toss. The students will need to work together to pass a ball from one net to another without dropping it. This will work on their communication, balance, and teamwork. All of these are areas within the class that the students need extra support in. By making activities fun, the students want to participate and learn while having a blast.

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