Art/Music
This type of art allows children to freely explore with materials and places emphasis on "process over product"
open ended art
This area in the classroom should be consistently "open" and provide opportunity for children to explore with different sensory materials and routinely swapped.
sensory tables
Name one item used in the Head Start classroom that is used for behavior management
Classroom expectations, Daily Schedule, Bucket Filling, Feelings check in, calming corner
This calming/sensory activity allows children to use a majority of their senses while using tools like brushes, rollers, fingers, stamps and more.
paint
Regardless of the age group, each classroom has a _____ that allows children to calm their bodies. Teachers can redirect children to this area when behavior management is needed.
This occurrence throughout the daily routine can cause challenges for some children in the classroom, especially if not given a warning prior.
transitions
Studies Show that dancing gives children an opportunity to practice _____ and helps them gain awareness of their own body
self control / self regulation
This tool is worn to increase children's self regulation and assists with attention/focus and decreasing hyperactivity.
weight vest
Labeling and discussing ____ is a strategy used to increase children's social and emotional skills. It is helpful when working with challenging behaviors.
emotions / feelings