The United States expects students to sit on hard chairs the entire day of school. We take breaks throughout the day, but it isn't enough. Having hard chairs in the classroom leads to a classroom full of non-engaged, disruptive, and uninspired students. I would like to implement inflatable yoga core discs for each student in my classroom. I have learned that having these handy cushion in each chair, leads to a vastly improved group of engaged learners.
Using the core discs have many benefits and would dramatically improve the overall being of my students! First, this stimulation is extremely helpful for students with ADHD and ADD. It's a sensory input these particular students need that keeps them focused. Second, its all about the comfort! An uncomfortable student is one who is distracted and unproductive. Fact is, there is not a lot of fat between the tailbone and the outer layer of skin, so they need more cushion if they are going to be sitting for a long period of time. Third, it allows the students to move. The slightest bit of rocking, wiggling, leaning, or bouncing increases oxygen flow to the brain. Physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior.
As a result to using the core discs daily, I believe I would see a room full of engaged, focused, enthusiastic, and comfortable learners. I would let the students choose how full to air their individual core disc up and give them the option of when to use it throughout the day at school. I look forward to witnessing this transformation, with your help. Thank you so much for the opportunity to better my classroom this year.
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The United States expects students to sit on hard chairs the entire day of school. We take breaks throughout the day, but it isn't enough. Having hard chairs in the classroom leads to a classroom full of non-engaged, disruptive, and uninspired students. I would like to implement inflatable yoga core discs for each student in my classroom. I have learned that having these handy cushion in each chair, leads to a vastly improved group of engaged learners.
Using the core discs have many benefits and would dramatically improve the overall being of my students! First, this stimulation is extremely helpful for students with ADHD and ADD. It's a sensory input these particular students need that keeps them focused. Second, its all about the comfort! An uncomfortable student is one who is distracted and unproductive. Fact is, there is not a lot of fat between the tailbone and the outer layer of skin, so they need more cushion if they are going to be sitting for a long period of time. Third, it allows the students to move. The slightest bit of rocking, wiggling, leaning, or bouncing increases oxygen flow to the brain. Physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior.
As a result to using the core discs daily, I believe I would see a room full of engaged, focused, enthusiastic, and comfortable learners. I would let the students choose how full to air their individual core disc up and give them the option of when to use it throughout the day at school. I look forward to witnessing this transformation, with your help. Thank you so much for the opportunity to better my classroom this year.
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