Thrive Toolkit: Empowering Academic, Social, and Emotional Growth
Help me give my students books, materials like calming activities and fidgets, and materials to use and create activities to help create sensory activities for learning.
Activities that address sensory and emotional needs in kindergarten are crucial for young children's overall development. At this age, children are still learning how to regulate their emotions and respond to sensory stimuli. Sensory activities, like playing with textured materials-sand trays, mystery items, stickers to form letters, using tweezers to pick up small items, plastic letters for matching and building, and materials to make multisensory sight word folders-engaging in movement-based games, help children develop motor skills, enhance focus, and reduce overstimulation or anxiety.
Emotional needs activities, such as role-playing, conversations/storytelling, and learning how to use calming tools, teach kids how to express feelings, build empathy, and navigate social interactions.
One way to do this is by reading books to students and having discussion about their big feelings. Another way is having calming and fidget tools will help students regulate their behaviors and reduce stress.
By addressing these needs, I can not only foster better engagement in the learning but also promote mental well-being, allowing students to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
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Kaplan Early Learning Mindful Mazes - 6 Double-Sided Boards: Social-Emotional Skills & Breathing Exercises - Great for Mindfulness & Managing Emotions
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
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Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit
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Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys: 18 Pack Mini Stress Balls for Kids and Adults, Soft Dough Balls Squishy Fidget Toys, Slow Rising Squishy Ball for Party Favors, Classroom Prize, Travel Toy Gift
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Art Tray Set - Craft Tray with Sorting Tweezers - Large Plastic Tray for Organizing - Art Tray Organizers for Painting, Playing, Eating, Kindergarten Learning Activities, Supplies Storage by BOHEMEE
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Educational Insights Alphabet BubbleBrix - ABC Learning for Toddlers, Alphabet Toys for Preschool and Kindergarten, Fidget Popper Learning Toy, Gift for Toddlers Ages 3+
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Educational Insights Number BubbleBrix - Toddler Learning Toys, Learn Numbers, Fidget Popper Learning Toys, Gift for Kids Ages 3+
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10 Pack Plastic Art Trays,8 Colors Activity Trays Sensory Tray,Sand Tray Serving Trays,Art Trays for Kids,Crafts Organizer,DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School
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Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups
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It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents)
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Seasonal Mini Stickers - Variety Pack
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
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RP Minis Stone Stacking Mini Edition Kit, Multi
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36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers with 2 Textured Surface Adhesives - Fidget Stickers for Office & Classroom Desk - Sensory Strips - Relieve Adult & Teen Stress(Gradient Style)
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I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space
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