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Supporting Your Sensory Students: Tools to Soothe and Engage the Sensory Child

A meltdown in a sensory child occurs when there is a disturbance in at least one of the five senses- sight (color or light), sound (too loud or irritating a noise), taste, smell, and touch. In such instances, the child should be taken away from such sensory inputs and should be calmed down. You can take help of a few tools such as the following:

Sunglasses

A visually sensitive child will find it extremely painful to see a bright light. Such children’s eyes are also oversensitive to sunlight. Sunglasses can be a good tool to help such children cope with the condition. It would cut down the glare and provide some relief to their eyes.

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Creating Inspired Learning Environments, Spaces, Opportunities

Today’s educators face a challenging time imparting knowledge to kids in school. They have to educate a diverse group of students and meet higher academic standards. As such, they have to create inspired environments, spaces, and opportunities in order to foster extensive learning amongst students.

Educators have a responsibility to create the right learning atmosphere in classrooms. A positive learning environment makes students feel safe, comfortable, and motivated. Here’s what educators can do to foster better learning:

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Plant it, Grow it, Eat it – How Pre-Schools can Explore Environmental Sustainability Through Gardening?

Gardening can be a fun-filled activity for people. But for children, it stores a lot more than fun and enjoyment. As the world is in the shackles of widespread environmental degradation, children are recognized as “agents for change”. In order to promote environmental health, pre-schools should educate children regarding sustainability, and the only way to do so is through gardening.

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