HOW TO SURVIVE A COLD WINTER WEEK WITH SPD

This week has brought enormous challenges to our all children but especially those with SPD.  Recess was taken away as the temperatures dipped dangerously low.  As the week progressed both educational staff and parents began to notice the same thing.  Their children were more fidgety, antsy, less focused, more easily frustrated etc.  This is NOT a coincidence.  We need to be mindful of the sensory nutrition that we provide our children as it is important for their bodies, learning and behavior.

Here are some things we can do indoors!  Vary the intensity and variety as you see fit for the level of your child or students.  Be creative!

Wheelbarrel walking                                                        Simon Says

Wall push-ups or regular push-up                                    Freeze Tag

Squats                                                                               Dancing

Trampolines                                                                      Red Rover

Jumping Jacks                                                                  Cranium HulaBaLoo

Hop Scotch                                                                      Twister