s.m.a.r.t. newsletter - april 2024

one s.m.a.r.t. teacher

You likely have a great S.M.A.R.T. rhythm going in your classroom. You may be looking for new and creative ways to incorporate vision activities. Are you struggling to find a place to hang Tactile Trackers or Wagon Wheels in your S.M.A.R.T. space? One S.M.A.R.T. teacher, Molly from Sibley East, found a creative location. 
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During a S.M.A.R.T. mentoring visit, Molly inquired about hanging visual pursuits below her whiteboard and having students sit while doing the activity. We observed this and found it to be a fantastic option. Not only is it an excellent use of real estate in your classroom, but sitting provides a bigger base of balance while doing this activity, helping to isolate eye movements, potentially giving students an opportunity for better results. Do you have any lower wall space available? We hope you give this a try.

References: 

• S.M.A.R.T. PreK CORE Guide pages 103-111
• ​S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum Guide pages 11-15