We want to applaud these schools for prioritizing their students' sensory needs and providing a safe environment for proactive breaks to help students stay regulated and to reduce stress.
Beavertown Elementary
At Beavertown, students have a cozy space with reduced lighting, cozy seating options such as a rocking chair or beanbag, tranquil music, and massager fidget options. Students who use this space have their breaks proactively scheduled each day so that they can periodically check in and unwind.
JFK Elementary
At JFK, the students' breaks are also proactively scheduled. During a break, students check in using a combination of the Incredible 5 Point Scale, Zones of Regulation, and "How Does My Engine Run" framework from The Alert Program. Students determine if they are running high (rabbit), running low (turtle), or just right.
Based on how students are feeling, they choose activities from corresponding choice boards to help them regulate.
These activities are added to their break schedule strip to help them structure their time.
There is plenty of great options to choose from!
Kettering Middle School
Similar to JFK, the students at KMS are provided with visual supports to assist them in selecting sensory activities that align with their current state of regulation and assist them in getting to the "Just Right" level.
Staff is also provided with suggestions to help guide them when supporting the students through the sensory spaces. This is a great way to encourage consistency across staff members.
The sensory room has a variety of supports for students to choose from including crash pads, weighted blankets, rocking pods, bubble tubes, and calming music. What a great space!
Kudos to the teams at Beavertown, JFK, and KMS for their dedication to providing these wonderful supports to their students!
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