S.M.A.R.T. at Home

Dear Educator, Therapist, and Professional working with children,
 
This section is designed to share the benefits of movement and developmentally appropriate practice with the families you encounter. Please feel free to copy, paste, and share in your class letters, emails, or notes. Have a great school year!
 
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We’re excited for a year filled with learning, growth, and fun! This year, we’re also placing a special focus on incorporating intentional movement into our daily routine—and here’s why:
After attending a professional workshop called S.M.A.R.T. (Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training), we discovered just how powerful movement can be for students' development and success in the classroom.
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Here’s a quick look at what movement does for your child:

• Boosts Brain Readiness: Movement activates neural pathways that support attention, memory, and learning—helping students absorb and retain information more effectively.
  
  
• Supports Emotional Regulation: Physical activity calms the nervous system and helps students manage stress, anxiety, and big emotions.
  
  
• Improves Academic Focus: Short movement breaks help students reset and return to tasks with increased concentration and mental clarity.
  
  
• Reduces Disruptive Behaviors: Meeting students’ sensory needs through movement lessens fidgeting, off-task behavior, and the need for frequent redirection.
  
  
• Strengthens Body-Brain Connections: Cross-lateral and balance-based movements build the coordination and integration needed for tasks like reading, writing, and problem-solving.

 
We’re excited to move, learn, and grow together this year!
 
For a quick S.M.A.R.T. preview, watch this video 😄