One S.M.A.R.T. Teacher

S.M.A.R.T. workshops emphasize how crucial visual development is. Vision is a complex process involving over 20 visual abilities and more than 65% of all of the pathways to the brain. But do you remember this shocking statistic? Some optometric and pediatric sources estimate that roughly 25% of schoolchildren have vision problems that have not been formally diagnosed and that potentially impact learning, reading, or classroom performance. That’s right…1 in 4 of your students may be quietly struggling!

We have shared this resource before and we will share it again because it is just too good. 

Katy, 2nd grade teacher from Janesville, WI, drew up some winter themed Visual Mazes for her students and has kindly shared them with us for you all to benefit from a low prep activity. Thanks Katy! 
These mazes are our Tactile Trackers from the S.M.A.R.T. PreK CORE guide page 64 and a variation of Wagon Wheels in the S.M.A.R.T. Elementary Guide on page 150.
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This activity helps to develop smooth pursuit eye movements and eye-hand coordination in a fun and engaging way. Refresh yourself on how to guide students in the activity as this one tends to have students rushing through. The guides contain some helpful directions and tips!
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Download: winter_visual_mazes.pdf