s.m.a.r.t. spaces

With the cold weather keeping kids cooped up indoors, many are starting to experience cabin fever—restlessness, boredom, and a serious need to burn off energy. 

And I am not just talking about the kids. We adults are feeling it too!

Try “Tunnel S.M.A.R.T.”!

This space used long tables as “tunnels” for the Alligator Crawl. It was fun for the students and kept them low.

A tunnel replaced the Slap Track to keep the students engaged in crawling on their hands and knees. We quickly realized the tunnel had a mind of its own so some creative students engineered some “walls” with their chairs to keep it in place. 

Without outdoor play, students are missing out on the movement and excitement they need to stay active and engaged. Incorporating fun, high-energy activities like this keep the movements new and novel, stimulating the brain.