Circle Time is a sacred tradition at Little Light House. Our students gather around the carpet each morning to connect and engage!
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Walking into a new, empty classroom can be daunting to even the most seasoned teacher.
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Creating meaningful and defined spaces in your classroom is beneficial in many ways.
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Designing a classroom to meet the needs of all students doesn’t have to be as hard as it sounds!
Designing an Inclusive Classroom: Where to Begin Read More »
Proprioception is the sense that tells you where your body is in space. Proprioceptive input can be calming for those who are easily overwhelmed by sensory stimulation or alerting for those who need increased sensory stimulation to focus and pay attention.
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The vestibular system is responsible for balance and spatial orientation.
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The tactile system is used to perceive physical sensations. Children may be tactile seekers or tactile avoiders based on their individual sensory threshold.
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The gustatory system (taste) is responsible for identifying and recognizing flavors. A child can have a low gustatory threshold and avoid strong tastes, while others may have high sensory thresholds and require strong flavors for their bodies to process what they taste.
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The olfactory system (smell) is the system responsible for detecting and identifying odors. Some children may seek olfactory input as a way to process and identify what they smell, while others avoid and are overstimulated by smells.
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The auditory system is responsible for perceiving sound and interpreting its meaning. Some children will have high auditory thresholds and seek sounds, while others will experience a low threshold and avoid loud sounds.
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