by Aubrey Schmalle OTR/L How important is it that my classroom is “sensory friendly” and digitally aware? Every year, there are many blog posts encouraging you to set-up a sensory friendly classroom. And some of you may be asking, why focus on this when the children in my classroom have so many different learning needs? …
The Case for Gross Motor Centers for Preschool Classrooms
By Rachel Butler, COTA/L More and more research is being published that shows the benefits of movement for learning. As a result, elementary school teachers are incorporating movement breaks into their schedules and some middle schools are bringing back recess. Preschool children seem to be constantly moving, so why incorporate more movement into their classrooms? …
Preview the July 23rd CMTENY Montessori Conference Keynote!
2015 One-Day Regional Montessori Conference: PATHWAYS TO A PEACEFUL SCHOOL “Peace is what every human being is craving…and it can be brought about by humanity through the child.“–Dr. Maria Montessori Thursday, July 23, 2015 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601 8:30am – 6:00pm Aubrey Schmalle and the staff at Sensational Achievements will…