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

A key activity in our S.M.A.R.T. classroom is rolling. Why is rolling good for children?

Rolling stimulates the vestibular system. The vestibular system plays a crucial role in balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. It helps children stay focused, regulate their emotions, and develop key motor skills needed for academic tasks like reading, writing, and sitting still in class. A great way to stimulate the vestibular system indoors is through games that encourage rolling and spinning.

Try out Rolling Bowling!

Gather some household objects that you can use as bowling pins. Plastic cups, containers in the shape of cylinders, blocks, etc can all be set up like pins. Have your child be the ball and roll with their arms overhead to see how many they can knock down. 

This simple game will provide children with vestibular stimulation yet feel like loads of fun.