For example, one student who stands and works originally swore up and down that he would work best on the stability balls–but that changed. It only took him falling off the chair once and almost bouncing out the door for us to both realize that it probably wasn’t a smart fit for him...
Create a calm-down kit filled with sensory items, such as stress balls, soothing music, or fidget toys. This will provide children with tangible resources to regulate their emotions independently or in the classroom calm-down corner. Children’s Books for Emotional Self-Management Children’s book...
• Optional: 11/2 ”-2” rubber bouncing balls • Optional: beads • Shoe boxes • Small jewelry boxes • Cardstock/manila folders/index cards • Scissors • Markers (to decorate) • Assorted small “recyclables” to make furniture and knick knacks–beads, pipe ...