A Multi-Sensory Classroom Experience!
Kids learn in many different ways. Some do best with information they hear. Others may find it easiest to learn by seeing something. Multisensory instruction is a term schools use to describe ways of teaching that engage more than one sense at a time.
In our classroom...
- We use music in the classroom.
- We use scents in the classroom (e.g. lavender for calming, peppermint for concentration, etc.).
- We use different types of media (Smartboard, videos, discussion, books, etc.).
- We have lightshades on the florescent lights and soft lamps.
- We have a fishtank.
- We have Flexible Seating options (see below for more info).
- We have a cozy corner for relaxing, working, and calming down.
- We use fidgets during instruction time.
Flexible Seating!
Rules of Flexible Seating...
- Students should find a seat where they can be most successful in.
- Students must use an "in-bounds body" at any seat.
- Students must take care of community supplies.
- If a spot spot isn't working, students should move so they can be successful.
- The teacher has the right to move anyone at anytime.
- Students can sit in a chair, use a stability ball, sit on the floor, use a wiggle cushion on the floor, stand, use a clipboard around the room, use a workshield, etc.