s.m.a.r.t. at home

Children are built to move. Looking for a way to add some movement into homework time? Cross Patterning is an awesome movement to incorporate while practicing spelling words, math facts, or any concept/fact they are trying to memorize.

Cross Patterning is a S.M.A.R.T. activity that encourages children to cross the midline of their body by having the left hand move over and slap the right knee that has been raised up and then the right hand moving over and slapping the raised left knee. Think of it as a standing march!​

Your child can be spelling their spelling words or answering mental math questions while they march.

This movement is building vital neural connections that children need for school tasks! 

Movement helps to build the endurance needed in order to be still. Encouraging movement at home through fun games and activities helps to anchor the learning they are trying to master.