Discussion: ​Activity Level * Module 2 Page 16 (7/13)

Discussion: Activity Level * Module 2 Page 16 (7/13)

6/4/2016

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1) List one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level?

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Jessica Burrowes

10/1/2018 05:14:08 pm

Having many things to do and having a strict schedule for busy mind and bodies

Melinda Tandiono

11/10/2018 09:03:16 pm

I guess to be more specific. I'd say I will come up with several activities in hand. Then serve it on the table and observe which ones they like. I would choose activity that moves bodies. Once a relationship is built up, we can progress into a more challenging work

Zoe Rogers

11/12/2018 05:46:17 pm

I guess to go more in depth with this I'd say that yes a buys schedule for busy minds and bodies is always good. But I'd also want there to be room in that schedule for the child to be able to express themselves, and try new things.

Jennifer Hanson

12/11/2018 02:36:53 pm

I totally agree that a child with a high activity level needs a busy schedule. There needs to be a lot of movement activities and learning activities to keep their minds busy. Exploring their environment. Maybe setting different things out and allowing the child to chose which activity he or she would be most interested in because you know they will stay with it longer if they have a big interest in the particular activity.

heidi kearns

11/15/2018 04:41:38 pm

make sure classroom is not too busy .

Laura Arguello

11/25/2018 12:06:45 am

I agree, having a lot of activities scheduled t o keep them busy. Also maybe having more time spent outside if the weather permits it.

Alexis

12/10/2018 08:34:35 am

yes

Kelsey Glacken

10/1/2018 06:16:37 pm

A child with high energy levels needs activities that are engaging and can allow the child to move freely and explore.

Ciarah Mayoral

10/17/2018 08:59:53 pm

I agree with you, having a busy curriculum that includes lots of gross motor activities.

Jennifer Hanson

12/5/2018 09:39:13 pm

I agree having lots of different activities available that involve movement and gross motor activities would be beneficial for a child that cannot sit still. This would keep them occupied as well as keep them moving so that they don't get in another child's space and cause conflict.

Grasela Kallafo

10/1/2018 06:18:41 pm

one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is by creating a more safer environment for running around in and allow more time outdoors.

jordan

10/1/2018 09:32:36 pm

creatwe hands on brain working activities to keep the busy andworkig their brain

Nia Imani Burch

10/2/2018 08:07:36 am

one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is to come to class prepared with multiple activities. For example with toddlers, it says a suggested time for activities but also notes on all of them to stop when the kids lose interest. So if you come with multiple different type of activities, you'll have something to move on to next.

Or You can also limit visual clutter on walls so it can help reduce distractions .. Offering alternative seating arrangements is a great way to support children with disabilities. Depending on the needs of the individual child, you can have them sit near you or a peer buddy, in a quiet area of the classroom, or provide an alternative seating option that will help them focus in class. Rearranging the layout of the classroom, especially in regards to classroom furniture, can also help.

Makenzie

11/10/2018 12:18:56 pm

I agree! Busy kiddos need a change. Coming prepared with a lot of different activities. I like your idea of different sitting situation.

mayra

10/2/2018 10:20:32 am

a way to adapt a child with high activity level is to have multiple activities set up also brain working activity's to keep brain working

Jyothsna Tangirala

10/2/2018 11:56:19 am

As we learnt each child is different and so are his needs. I would plan an activity that keeps his/her energy into it.That is I am trying to channelize that hyper energy into a positive learning. For this we need to observe the child and find out what his/her interest is in. Once he/she is occupied they will be normal.

dennis earl Mcdonald

10/2/2018 10:30:41 pm

A way in which I can adopt my classroom for a child with an High activity level would be to create high level activities. I could do this by doing Circle time standing up with kinesthetic activities or even getting outside more often. Obstacle courses are another good way to help children that have high levels of energy and activity.

Amanda Harris

10/19/2018 01:21:46 pm

Having circle time standing up is a great idea to help the high energy children to burn off some energy before classwork.

Erin

11/24/2018 03:50:29 pm

I agree that circle time standing up is a good idea to help high energy children burn off some energy before classwork. I also think that having lots of different activities is important for children as well. Giving children lots of new and different things to explore helps keep their mind busy and distracted from being bored and disruptive.

Makayla

11/14/2018 08:14:40 pm

I absolutely love the idea of having circle time standing up! I'm going to have to try this with my proddlers.

Basanti Burad

10/2/2018 11:21:16 pm

Outdoor activities, field trips, indoor physical activities, safe jumping activities etc helps keeping child with high activity level motivated

Mary Lord

11/12/2018 09:42:03 am

I agree, children with high activity levels need almost constant movement activities. They do seem to enjoy outdoor play the best and walks, lots of walks, nature walks or just a walk around the block. Get them outside with lots of fresh air. Inside, they love to exercise with you or just turn on the music in a safe delegated place and let them dance and get some of that energy out. Then most of them can settle down for a project or circle time etc

Karen Sosa

10/3/2018 12:15:07 pm

A lots of outside playing and game's with moment's with hands with body.

manjusha

10/3/2018 03:12:24 pm

Do hand strengthening activities, engaging them in interactive games,including sensory inputs like calm down jars etc.,

Gabrielle Jaeger

10/3/2018 03:18:22 pm

Having the classroom split up into different stations for the children so there is always new activities to keep their minds busy

Amber Sherrod

10/3/2018 06:11:40 pm

Children in our classroom with a high activity level really enjoy movement songs at circle time. Or playing games that allows them to move around. It seems to help settle them down.

Andrea

10/3/2018 07:52:20 pm

High levels of activity can cause problems for some children. If they get bored, they will find other outlets. Biting, hitting, yelling, crying, anything to get attention. Dancing, singing, outside time, games in the classroom like simon says, and any other activity that keeps the child's mind and body engaged are a few things I do to help children with high activity levels.

Carol Noe

12/1/2018 10:05:00 am

I agree with you on all of this. Keeping a child busy who has more active tendencies than the other kids can be difficult. We tend to have a few outside times a day and we do a lot of "dance concerts" where the kids put on dress up and then we play their favorite songs on loop for about half an hour and they all dance and get so so tired.

Bianca

10/4/2018 09:34:38 am

Making sure to include lots of crafts to encourage the use of fine motor skills. Also making sure to include lots of outside space and toys for use of large motor skills. And supplies for children with disabilities.

Renee link

10/4/2018 09:47:23 am

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level would be to give them activities that are relatively the same to what the other children in the classroom are doing, but a bit more challenging. Therefore, the child is kept busy longer than usual and doesn't disrupt the other children when finishing early and challenges their mind and skills.

Jazlena Shrader

10/4/2018 10:04:51 am

Children with a high activity level need a lot of room to run and play so if the weather is nice then I would include outdoor activities and games. Indoors I would make as much room as possible to move about and play games and activities indoors.

Rushal Grenita Toston

10/4/2018 10:05:21 pm

I really love your comment about providing your children with lots of space to run and play. I also like the idea of giving children with a high activity level responsibilities. For example, he or she can take turns being my teacher helper for the day. They love staying busy! What is your take on this Jazlena?

vivian

10/4/2018 02:06:51 pm

One of the best ways you can support children with special needs is by changing the classroom environment to increase children's participation in activities. Reducing the noise level in the classroom can help children with a visual or hearing impairment.

hannah

10/4/2018 03:15:12 pm

having outside play as well as organized group games can help stimulate and regulate active children's activity level.

Majeztika Hansen

10/4/2018 06:35:00 pm

One way to adapt a classroom for a child with a high activity level would be to make sure that they always have an activity for the child to do and to make sure that they get plenty of outdoor time

Rushal Grenita Toston

10/4/2018 09:58:55 pm

In my classroom. I allow children with a high activity level to be my helper. Meaning, when he/she is done with their lesson/activity he or she can then assist the teacher with making preparations for the next classroom event. From my past experience, some children that have a high activity level are very smart and can easily become board with subject matters. I also encourage children with high activity levels to help their peers who are slow learners with their activities, For example, helping a friend put a puzzle together.

SARAH SWART

12/3/2018 01:30:54 am

I really like your idea of Teacher Helper to keep idle hands busy and attention toward something constructive. I have a couple of students of whom this tactic might help. Thank you!

Byoung Woo Bae

10/5/2018 08:58:12 am

For children with high energy in the classroom, I found bigger toys tend to be helpful. Bigger puzzles especially can be helpful because it allows them to use their motor skills in their adept manner. Also, toy cars and kitchen toys tend to help because they are constantly moving around and are engaged in active play.

Clarence Wong

10/5/2018 11:38:01 am

List one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level?
One way my classroom can adapt to a child with a high activity level is to come up with hands-on activities for the entire day. Having a lot of hands-on activities will make sure the child has something to do as well as learn something new.

Daelinar

10/5/2018 12:05:31 pm

One way is to simply have an outdoor classroom like they are doing in forest kindergartens. Indoor classrooms would do well to have a physical play area with tumble mats, risers, tunnels, and extra materials for building ‘forts’ and such. Also, incorporating yoga, animal imitations, follow-the-leader, singing & dancing, and other movement activities is great for all children, especialy the active ones.

Laura

10/5/2018 12:52:29 pm

Have a variety of things for the kids to do that active. An area for dancing and gymnastics. Maybe put together an obstacle course, so they have to a variety of movements.

Samantha Toth

10/5/2018 01:30:34 pm

One way that I would adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level is to keep an area of the classroom with different toys and games that the child could easily reach and get out on their own so that they can go to that area and pull out the toys whenever they like. I think this would be a good way to make sure that an activity is always provided for the child and by giving them a specific area for this where they are in control of their own play gives them a sense of control over their actions and their play.

Ping Wei

10/5/2018 08:37:16 pm

One way to adapt my classroom for a high level activity child is to provide more choices of activities and include interactive actions in learning time.

Bonnie Peckham

10/6/2018 09:30:44 am

The oldest kiddo in our classroom (before he moved up) was a high activity level kiddo. When he could scoot and army crawl, he scooted and army crawled everywhere. When he could crawl, he crawled everywhere. When he learned to walk, he walked everywhere. When we put him in an Exersaucer or Jumperoo, he jumped and jumped and jumped. When he was in our classroom, we tried the best we could to keep much of the floor space open so he could move about freely without tripping on toys and other things on the floor. We also bought some large soft climbing blocks for him to crawl over and sit on. These blocks are so awesome, and he loved them. He would walk around and around them, climb over them and on top of them, and the other kiddos in the room loved watching him. I think a really cool way to adapt for high activity level kiddos, is to just provide them with space (especially in an infant room) to crawl and explore and climb.

katherine

10/6/2018 10:32:04 am

Making sure your classroom has outside time. This outside time can be free play but you can also have structured outside time when you can students can be learning. Create lessons where you students need to expend energy while learning something new.

Chantae Monique Burch

10/6/2018 11:44:41 am

High activity children love movement or activity games. In order to adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level, I would want to make sure there was space for them to move around in. An area for them to dance to music, and more hands-on activities (where low activity level children might like to label or color in head, shoulders, knees, and toes, high activity level children would love to get up and act it out) so that they could use up some of that energy would be a great adaptation to the classroom.

Alex Bache

10/6/2018 11:52:25 am

High activity level kids just need outside time and more engaging activities to do as a class to help engage social interactions with other kids.

Agi Vanhorn

10/6/2018 02:40:56 pm

Since kids with high activity levels need more movement and games, I would incorporate regular brain breaks throughout the day to allow them to move their body through dance and games which in turn will help them refocus when it's time to start the quiet activities in class.

Jana Schenk

10/6/2018 05:34:33 pm

Brain breaks are so important for young children especially those with high energy levels. Providing plenty of opportunities for play in between learning is so important.

Laurie

10/6/2018 05:03:31 pm

High activity children need for the caregiver to be prepared and allowed the child to be involved with different challenging activities that keeps the child interested

Jana Schenk

10/6/2018 05:28:23 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is to begin circle time with exercises that the students can do in place, such as jumping jacks, stretching etc. Also having a large room with gym floor mats will allow for safe play indoors like running and playing with balls.

Trisha Anne Garzelli

10/6/2018 06:18:11 pm

Provide an area in the classroom that allows a child to have more freedom of movement and activities to engage in his/her learning. Provide "centers" that help distinguish areas of the classroom that are safe for harder play and quiet activities.

Conner Chung

10/6/2018 06:23:31 pm

I would have options of many different types so that the child can choose from many options and not get bored. I would also offer activities where the child could get some physical activity (stairs, slides, running) as well as more mental-oriented tactile activity (blocks, coloring, instruments).

Yali Ren

10/6/2018 06:24:13 pm

I have plan for each day classes. all activities by scheuled one by one keep going to keep them busy

Kathleen Hunter

10/6/2018 09:36:07 pm

with children in general their ability to hold their energy in is difficult for long periods therefore I would break up low energy activities with high energy in between allowing energy to burn off. I believe rubber boot are required to survive rainy days with outside walkds. Just encouraging a child to burn off energy running in place for a moment can help. Placing to high of expectations on children to keep still too long makes learning unpleasant and unsuccessful.

Cassidy Parr

10/7/2018 11:31:30 am

Use their high energy to your advantage! Take them outside and have them play hard. Do high-energy activities in the classroom as well because it would be hard to have them work with things that aren't their type of needs

Tara Shay

10/7/2018 12:06:44 pm

Because some children with high activity levels are craving more sensory input, a simple classroom improvement could be a bin of sensory stimulating toys. Even allowing a child to have a quiet sensory toy during a circle time may help them focus on the activity.

Jan Shagdarsuren

10/7/2018 12:48:47 pm

To address a child with high activity level, it is best to segment activities into smaller parts. Movement activities may also be used to help the child get his or her wiggles out and help him or her refocus on the task at hand.

paloma shepherd

10/7/2018 01:21:56 pm

one way you could make your classroom a good environment for a student with a high activity level would be to have a curriculum that has a lot of activities that are stimulating for students and keep the students interested and actively learning

Alejandra

10/7/2018 02:00:22 pm

Get him some activities that can entertain him, and when its work time give him more of an activity.

Jamie Rollerson

10/7/2018 02:24:06 pm

Ensure that the lesson plan per day provides both low and high activity activities that are spread out through the day. So if there is an activity like circle time or snack where there will be a long period of sitting, ensure that there is a high activity lesson planned after (like a dance party or a physical game).

Cheryl Gamachi

10/7/2018 02:37:52 pm

Add more running space in the classroom, hands-on activities, and assign more group or partner work for interactions.

Sarvani Akkaraju

10/7/2018 03:02:44 pm

Providing children with high-activity levels more activities that they could participate in, allowing more time for them outside the classroom to let them exert their energy are some ways to keep children with high activity levels engaged.

Rosemary Blume

10/7/2018 05:32:39 pm

To accomadate a high activity level child I space my classroom out to provide room for lots of walking/crawling/running. I would also provide sensory activities throughout the room to give options for the child to move to. Doing songs or rhymes that involve movement is another way to use the childs high energy in a positive way.

Francine Chesson

10/7/2018 06:08:33 pm

One way to adapt classroom environment for a highly active student while others may not be is to have a well planned day of several activity with freedom for one student to move on while some others remain with the task at hand.

Farzaneh

10/7/2018 07:39:00 pm

Provide visuals via the board or overhead
Use flash cards

Mark Delagdo

10/7/2018 08:18:10 pm

One way to cope with high activity children is to do active activities with them. Such as playing games in the gym with them that has them running around or tag. This well get some of that high levels of them always wanting to keep going to more of a calmer level. And always having fun is key.

Tiffany Clukey

10/8/2018 09:18:01 am

Make sure there are a variety of games and activities that the child can choose to do.

magila

10/8/2018 09:25:11 am

a way to adapt a child with high activity level is to have multiple activities set up also brain working activity's to keep brain working

Miriam Kolker

10/8/2018 12:48:03 pm

A child with a high activity level typically needs lots of space for movement, so I would allow for plenty of open space throughout the classroom for them to play, dance, and move about.

Meaghan Anderson

10/8/2018 01:43:58 pm

We have added additional stations to allow low activity to enjoy their more quiet activities, such as play dough, while also having out more active options such as signing, playing with cars or blocks where more interaction and movement is involved.

TERRANN

10/8/2018 03:24:56 pm

CREATE A CLASSROOM THAT ALLOWS THE CHILD TO MOVE, TRY TO GET OUTSIDE TIME TO RUN OFF THE ENERGY. ACTIVITES THAT ALLOW THE CHILD TO USE HIS BRAIN.

Skyler

10/8/2018 07:43:41 pm

One way to keep children that are high energy busy is to go outside more, hands on activities, engaging activities

Amy

10/8/2018 09:08:11 pm

One way to adapt your classroom would be to have several hands on mental activities as well as physical activities.

Emily Anderson

10/9/2018 01:20:09 pm

I would set up my classroom to have a variety of activities so the child can move from one to the next. I would have a plan to ensure that the child has routine and has many varieties of activities and is able to have activities that enhance learning. I would also have some indoor and outdoor activities so the child can run and play.

Mallory

10/9/2018 02:44:54 pm

One way to accommodate to a child with a higher energy level isn’t to provide activities that allow them to be physically active while still learning. You could play group games, dances, or extra outdoor time.

Janell

10/10/2018 10:19:53 am

a classroom environment adapted for a high energy child will have safe zones where that child can use up their energy in an active way without harming themselves or others in the classroom such as a trampoline or jumping mat.

Mallory Klein

10/10/2018 01:07:30 pm

For high activity children it is important to have space and a variety of activities for that child to do. even allow extra outdoor time or playtime for that child.

Christina Bailey

10/10/2018 01:21:59 pm

I will recognize a child with high-activity because she will move and fidget a lot. I would like to create a space where she can use her gross motor skills. I might keep extra helper tasks like vacuuming or collecting the dishes. I might also consult the her parents in considering a fidget spinner.

Lindsey Busenbark

10/10/2018 03:53:08 pm

By having lots of options for them to chose what they want to do, can keep them occupied and learning

Alena

10/10/2018 08:52:55 pm

A way to adapt to a child with a high activity level is to have many different options for them to choose from.

Kendra Truett

10/10/2018 09:16:59 pm

First of all, you want to make sure the environment is safe. Then, you want to make sure many of your learning activities are physical and get this child excited to participate. Keeping the child active and really using their motor skills will keep them stimulated.

Sherry

10/10/2018 10:21:09 pm

A teacher can use the information they know about the child's temperament and plan activities that will engage the child in play and control the high activity

Sherry

10/10/2018 10:28:06 pm

The teacher can use the information she knows about the child with high activity and plan an activity that will include movement and games that will use the child's temperament in a positive way

Bonita Watt

10/10/2018 10:36:40 pm

High activity children may need frequent opportunities for acceptable activity breaks such as running errands for the teacher or cleaning the blackboard.

Give student frequent opportunities to get up and move around. Allow space for movement.

Provide active learning center experiences rather than total seat work for children with high activity levels

Brenda Gonzalez

10/11/2018 09:40:24 am

adapt activities that include mobility, outside time where kids can use up their energy

Evelyn Dorosh

10/11/2018 11:46:05 am

Have several activites already prepared in class so that transitions will be easier for you when they lose interest. make sure the activities will also keep their brain working

Savahna Burnum

10/11/2018 01:17:16 pm

One way you could adapt your classroom for a child with high activity level is to provide lots of fun active activities that gives the child an opportunities to use lots of his/her energy. Another way is to make sure that your lessons are always movement based and hands on.

Fatima

10/11/2018 01:21:55 pm

Providing activities that are more hands on and that will keep them busy.

Janelle Maul

10/11/2018 02:22:10 pm

Incorporate movement songs throughout your day to help get wiggles out.

Hannah Jacobs

10/11/2018 02:51:15 pm

high energy children need lots of time outside to run around where it is acceptable to run and even be loud. Also hands on activities like building with blocks or playing real life situations with friends.

claudia

10/11/2018 05:44:02 pm

make sure you have different activities for them to choose which one they wanna play with

Gloria Tindall

10/11/2018 06:35:09 pm

I would make a game out of the subject we are learning at that moment like if we were counting we could jump that many times or even give high fives to that many people or have extra outside time. It can really make a difference to the learning of the child if we make learning a bit funner.

Alison Holford

10/11/2018 07:12:20 pm

There are many ways to go about this. Keep lots of simple activities available, reduce clutter around the classroom, lots of outdoor time, and most importantly keeping transition times to a minimum to prevent frustration.

brenda gonzalez

10/12/2018 09:10:45 am

for high activity level in the classrooms it is important to involve them in the activity which are getting performed in the class. Involvements helps the child in high level of activity as well as they learn to work in groups

Clarisa Mungia

10/12/2018 01:23:28 pm

one way I would adapt my classroom for a child who has high activity level would be to allow a period where there would be music and movement involved for the child to express theirself freely.

kathren Mokaabari

10/12/2018 11:02:21 pm

As we learned each child is different and so are his needs. I would plan an activity that keeps his/her energy into it
I would also offer activities where the child could get some physical activity Take them outside and have them play hard (stairs, slides, running,jumping )

emma

10/13/2018 10:40:35 am

lots of outdoor time, also toys that take time to play with, shape sorters, or maybe make them a class helper

Amanda Philips

10/13/2018 10:54:02 am

Children with a high activity level need to be able to run and play. They also need to be provided activities throughout the day that will challenge them on multiple different levels while remaining simple enough to understand. As a teacher, our classroom has an open centers setup. There are scheduled times for crafts, science experiments, and other learning activities but for the most part, ALL centers are open and available to my children at ALL times during the day. I can make sure that I have many simple but challenging activities ready for the child that can be done if the child finishes quickly, looses interest, or needs a redirect. Another thing I feel is helpful is to give them a job. Children love to feel wanted and needed. They love to feel important and by giving them something extra to do can help in so many ways.

Ilianna Watkines

10/13/2018 01:25:49 pm

children with high activity levels need to be engaged with hands on activities, a way to adapt a classroom is to make sure there is an area that has those kind of activities to keep the child interested.

Julia Bagley

10/13/2018 02:30:05 pm

i would consistently rotate the activities so that they are always interesting for the child. There would be many hands on activities and open spaces for the child to move around.

Yumiko Sorensen

10/13/2018 02:37:44 pm

One way for children with High Activity Level is setting up the appropriate environment; layout of classrooms and outside play area etc. Also, I provided different kinds of fine motor skill ( hands on) materials for indoor activities. Communicating with the parents of the child with HAL is important as well to let him/her being comfortable as much as be at his/her home.

Chantelle Marlow

10/13/2018 03:26:12 pm

I would make sure I rotate the toys so they dont get bored. Also plan for time throughout the day so that they can run and jump and get their wiggles out.

Jessica Haley

10/13/2018 05:02:51 pm

More engaging activities. It'll help that child and also help other children.

Tzypin Jennifer

10/13/2018 05:26:07 pm

one way to adapt the classroom for children with a high activity level is to make sure they always have different activities to do, lot new things to explore, and lots of outdoor times or set up a safe space that they can run or play freely.

Leanne Gravette

10/13/2018 05:28:51 pm

Have an option for kids who need to let out excess energy, such as a "wiggle wall" where kids have to "glue" their hands to the wall and run as fast as they can in place for 10-20 seconds at a time. Also, sing songs that involve gross motor movements plus following directions.

Ashlee Roseto

10/13/2018 05:58:26 pm

For children with high activity levels, you could integrate moving around and walking/jumping/skipping and other forms of physical activity into your daily classroom routines to help target those who need to move.

Sharon

10/13/2018 08:40:56 pm

Having a variety of learning environments is great for high energy children. Also, calling upon such a child for leadership roles, or helping other children helps to channel that energy in positive ways. Recognition of accomplishments also helps to keep such a child stimulated for learning and expression.

stephanie

10/14/2018 01:54:12 pm

i am an infant teacher, so for a child that has a high activity level, i would arrange a space in the room and a chunk of time for that child to play and learn such as learning to walk, i clear an area and set up a walker and i encourage her to walk back and forth with the walker encouraging and praising her as she does it.

Danielle

10/14/2018 02:44:39 pm

If a child has an high activity level then it is important to provide the child with multiple things to do like games to play, coloring books, and a time to interreact with other children. Keep them busy.

Lisa Johnson

10/14/2018 06:29:23 pm

At our school our classrooms are set up with different area's we call centers. Each center contains a different activity that keep the children busy, depending on the class a teacher may have them at each center for 5 minutes or for as long as 15 minutes. switching activities seem to keep very active children busy. we also have a lot of outside play.

Samantha Maxted

10/14/2018 06:57:01 pm

The best way to do this is to prepare multiple activities for the class for that day. Do not single just that child out, make sure that the entire class partakes in those activities.

Madison Wirtzberger

10/14/2018 07:05:18 pm

I would adapt it by giving the child something to do constantly. Give them jobs that are important so they learn about responsibility.

Arlene

10/14/2018 07:14:03 pm

Having plenty of activities to keep them busy. someone with alot of engery can also be a helper. I notice that is can have a calming effect on them

Chuck Davis

10/14/2018 08:56:54 pm

having many physical activities for the child to do. Also keep him busy and able to run, jump etc.

Susan Adhikaram

10/15/2018 01:42:25 pm

Involving kids with different challenging activities, out door activities, Field trips, engaging them in interactive games are some good ways to help children that have high levels of energy and activity.

Susan Adhikaram

10/15/2018 02:52:16 pm

There are many good ways to help children that have high levels of energy and activity :involving the kids with different challenging activities, out door activities, field trips, engaging them in interactive games etc. are some of them.

Taylor

10/15/2018 04:09:47 pm

Children with high activity levels require multiple physical activities for them to get the sensory input they desire. Having more than one choice of play and also interactive play is helpful

Shannon

10/15/2018 07:39:34 pm

high activity children require lots of movement and different sources of activity in a safe place. they like to be busy so a long activity may cause that child to get bored and want to play and run around so smaller time frames with time for a brain brake and a get your body moving incorporated in the lesson at hand.

Rebecca Jean Fischer

10/15/2018 10:06:59 pm

It depends on the type of activities to which the child responds. Music can be wonderful for the active child. We like to incorporate "dance parties" several times throughout the day. A small trampoline is nice for rainy days!

Diana

10/16/2018 12:55:16 am

Make a schedule with the child or children and try to look for strategies to work with them.

Joy

10/16/2018 07:53:57 am

One way to adapt my classroom would be having a lot of various activities available to the child. I would also allow there to be room for the child to move around in and gives them space to comfortably play from station to station.

Kaitlyn Couch

10/16/2018 01:13:55 pm

When caring for children with high energy, it helps to lead class activities that engage both their mind and their bodies. If some of your students are getting antsy during circle time, suggest a short dance party to get some of that extra energy out. It is possible that having something the child can fidget with will help keep their elevated energy levels at bay when necessary.

Rupal

10/16/2018 03:09:09 pm

Outdoor activities, field trips, indoor physical activities in circle time, rotate the toys so they don't get bored, safe jumping activities etc will help keeping child with high activity level motivated.

Alana ohm

10/16/2018 04:10:25 pm

Have multiple learning stations &kid can go through all of them.

soodabeh

10/16/2018 04:16:07 pm

Have multiple stations or learning areas so the high activity child can go to the differing area.

Maria link

10/16/2018 04:16:14 pm

Have a multiple stations or learning areas, so the high activity child can go to the differing areas. begin with exercise rotate activities often

Geanette Wallace

10/16/2018 04:16:57 pm

have multiple stations or learning areas, S0 the high activity child can go to the differing areas.

Hannah

10/16/2018 05:19:27 pm

The best thing to do in your classroom for high activity kids are to add activities that let them get their wiggles out. start by having time for them to jump up and down and wiggle to get that jitters out.

Masuma

10/16/2018 08:55:57 pm

For high activity child I will prepare multiple activities including physical activity and outdoor activity.

Padmaja kondeti

10/16/2018 09:57:53 pm

Outdoor PE activities,arrange bigger toys tend to be helpful. Bigger puzzles,hand full works to make them busy, every day spend some time for dance and moving games.

taylor scott

10/17/2018 09:15:49 am

When they are inside keep them busy with hands on activities, moving games, dancing and more outside play

Ciarah Mayoral

10/17/2018 01:35:26 pm

Having a busy curriculum, being consistent and having all open center for free play.

Kristen

10/17/2018 02:12:51 pm

incorporate lots of movement opportunities during circle time, as well as heavy work/gross motor play such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and jumping.

Ashley Morga

10/17/2018 08:24:17 pm

A child with a high activity level will benefit from a classroom that has a lot of hands on activities throughout the day that allows the child to move about, interact with materials, or engage in play. An environment that requires long periods of sitting, either in a chair or on a carpet, will not suit this temperament.

courtney

10/17/2018 10:32:37 pm

Children with high activity need a lot of space to be active. You need to have many different inside toys available for them to use and keep occupied. It would hel if you also had an outside play area so they could run and jump, where as they cant do that inside.

zhanna

10/17/2018 10:47:47 pm

a child with a high activity level needs space to jump, and wiggle and move freely in classroom, if I were the teacher and noticed that the child is beginning to get fidgety, I would insure to incorporate a physical activity quickly such as stretching, jumping jacks, run in place, high knees, and encourage the child that this activity will wake up his/her brain to continue learning.

Stephanie Medina

10/18/2018 08:10:10 am

Ashley

10/18/2018 09:52:03 am

its always good to keep kids busy

lillian

10/18/2018 12:21:44 pm

Anna Aulov

10/18/2018 01:07:02 pm

Keeping a high energy child busy and occupied is the best way to provide a safe space no more. Running is not safe to do in the classroom so we dance to get our energy out. when we go out doors, i make sure to involve the high energy kids in an activity that requires running and climbing, this way, when they are in class they dont have the need to run around and climb on furniture.

nancy farag

10/18/2018 02:56:21 pm

one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is by creating a more safer environment for running around in and allow more time outdoors.

Miah Radcliff

10/18/2018 07:48:40 pm

A child with a high activity level would need plenty of engaging activities to keep them occupied and their brains thinking. They would need an environment with a lot of flow and movement throughout the classroom.

Natalie

10/18/2018 10:36:36 pm

Children that have high energy tend to do well with activities that require movement, concentration, and a lot of variety in case they get bored. Allowing free play with space to get the energy out is helpful, as well as planning an extensive amount of activities to keep the brain working. Anything that involves movement such as outdoor play, singing/dancing, and interactive activities are beneficial to high activity children.

Noelly

10/18/2018 11:07:44 pm

Bringing the kids to a middle point where they all understand and slowly move to higher standards.

Rene

10/18/2018 11:34:25 pm

having more breaks instead of one long one take more break time

Stephanie Barrett

10/19/2018 11:28:58 am

A child with a high activity level would do well in an environment that is structured and offers a lot of different choices to keep them busy. I provide busy bags that have different activities in each bag, such as puzzles, stringing beads, etc. Also allow a lot of outside time where they can run and burn off energy.

Edith Gutierrez

10/19/2018 12:00:51 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is to have multiple challenging activities that would keep him busy and interested.

Cameron

10/19/2018 12:01:03 pm

I think a great way to adapt your classroom to a child with a high activity level is to have a lot of hands on toys, books, puzzles, and activities for a child to do. It helps little hands and minds stay busy and engaged when they have toys of interest and different levels of difficulty to challenge them.

Lynnora Davis

10/19/2018 12:51:53 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is to provide several different activities and projects to encourage participation and allows the child to have an outlet for his/her energy.

Amanda Harris

10/19/2018 01:24:35 pm

I can adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level by having a thorough schedule planned so there is not a bunch of open free time with not much to do. I need to keep interacting with that child to keep their attention. I also can plan more games to use during circle time or learning time and make sure there is plenty of time for recess to burn of some of that energy.

april lopez

10/20/2018 02:48:06 am

Make a special time during the day that lets high active kids be mobile and expressive. Let them do tasks give them new things to try. All while letting the low activity kids have their space to read or play alone whatever they prefer to do during this time

Lily Hoover

10/20/2018 08:28:30 am

It is extremely important to keep a high energy child active and engaged. They will move from activity to activity and making sure to find things that will continue to challenge them.

Morgan Cosby

10/20/2018 09:47:46 am

Having a classroom set up with lots of space for movement around the classroom as well as providing activities inside and outside that work on Gross motor development with help to support an highly active child.

Elisa King

10/20/2018 10:56:13 am

I would have lots of safe activities in the classroom that allows them to channel their high energy. Dancing, singing, playing outside, circle time with higher energy activities. I would also have lots of room to play safely in the classroom.

Kaitlin Glenn

10/20/2018 11:10:31 am

One way to adapt my classroom with high activity level is is to have a planned curriculum for the children to interact in. When they have this routine and multiple activities to play in they are more likely to stimulate themselves. It helps them learn and engage more actively.

Keara

10/20/2018 05:02:44 pm

One way a child with a high activity level can adapt is make sure there is lots of space within the room and lots of toys or activities are provided.

Leslie

10/20/2018 06:10:45 pm

One way to adapt the classroom for a child with a high activity level is to have plenty of variety to keep them engaged. when changing activities, a little physical game or interlude could help burn energy before a new focus is called for.

Beaulah

10/20/2018 06:31:47 pm

I would make a curriculum that make the child occupied in different activities and make lots of room in the class for play

jennah mittelsdorf

10/20/2018 09:07:39 pm

I would focus on short assignments to keep the child engaged in the assignment. I would give the child encouragement for good behavior.

Thea Joy Ulangkaya

10/21/2018 01:11:53 pm

For me, one way to prepare your classroom for a child high activity level is to have various activities that would cater to a child's needs. Children have different intelligence. In a classroom setting, teachers can't stick his/her activity that would cater one intelligence only. Teachers should always make sure to have various activities that would boost and cater children's differences.

Loriah

10/21/2018 04:14:13 pm

I would include lots of interactive and movement activities into the curriculum. Nature walks, active circle time activities, blocks he can build, yoga cards. Instead of loud chaotic energy you can redirect an active child towards enthusiastic exploration and movement.

Ashleigh Moss

10/21/2018 05:07:57 pm

If I had a chid with high energy levels I would give them opportunities to use their energy in the classroom. For example I would give the children balls they could bounce on, or allow for stretching in between activities.

aya zouhri

10/23/2018 05:56:47 pm

I would plan activities that interest him the most and give him options.

Chelsea Foust

10/21/2018 05:20:34 pm

A child with high energy level needs an outlet for that which could include outdoor play, songs during circle time, bean bag toss or activities that engage the brain and body together.

Jennifer

10/21/2018 08:10:45 pm

A classroom should prepare for a child with a high activity level by having multiple different types of activities available.

Tonya Campbell

10/21/2018 08:34:53 pm

To encourage safety in the classroom set up stations that doesn't allow for long straight rows to prevent running,

The different stations also help to promote engagement as the active child can participate in multiple activities throughout the play area.

Sierra simon

10/21/2018 10:04:37 pm

By setting up different indoor and outdoor activities that will keep the brain engaged for a long time.

Scott Kerman

10/22/2018 11:45:11 am

Provide stations around the classroom that provide opportunities for the child to self-select activities and vary his/her activities during a learning period.

Julia Rogers

10/22/2018 12:43:16 pm

Children with a high activity level need a lot of room to run around and to play therefore one way that I could adapt the classroom to suit this need would be to incorporate a lot of movement activities. for example, color races in the gym or on the playground would be both a learning opportunity and a physical opportunity for those children to release their energy.

Anu Jaervinen

10/22/2018 07:10:37 pm

By having opportunities to do different kind of exercises for example chin-ups or push-ups when they need to let steam out.

Charishma Koduru

10/22/2018 07:12:05 pm

Outdoor and indoor physical activities, brain games are the best as per my experience

Char Mackie

10/22/2018 09:39:02 pm

Increase physical and mental activities levels and have multiple activities to keep them busy with positive learning activities keeping their interests going and making a smooth transition from task to task.

kim cheeseman

10/23/2018 02:09:54 pm

Have a lot of options for the child and physical activity play.

Codi Smith

10/23/2018 02:34:40 pm

Having multiple options and activities for a child to do including mental challenges and physical activity to keep them active and growing throughout the day and to give each child an equal chance.

Elaine Ohm

10/23/2018 04:39:01 pm

Have a variety of areas for them to play in.

Amudha Sundaramurthy

10/23/2018 05:15:46 pm

Be creative , prepare lot of interesting fun activities to engage a highly active children. Before they get bored and done with one activity we should try to move to a different one to keep them engaged.

Lisa Boecker

10/23/2018 06:37:52 pm

By offering a variety of activities for the child to choose from, by employing interesting transition strategies and offering physical activities, both indoors and out, at regular intervals to keep their minds and bodies active.

Baneza

10/23/2018 07:58:24 pm

Do more hands on activities would help keep them engaged

Taylor K Hillius

10/23/2018 08:12:09 pm

Have more than enough options for the child to play with, especially creative and engaging activities. Children are usually hyperactive so any physical play could benefit them.

Jessica Cook

10/23/2018 09:16:11 pm

I currently have a classroom that is made up of 14 preschool boys. To say the level of activity is high is an understatement. We have adjusted our schedule to ensure that there is enough time to get their energy released in a safe and impactful manner. For instance, I have stations set up after they complete their entry task. I have transition times that are filled with stretching, dancing, singing, or other ways to move the body and expel the energy. I have also limited the amount of time of sitting and recognized the need to adjust the schedule pending on daily activities and the needs of the students. We have a field trip tomorrow, thus providing utter chaos in my classroom today as they are all excited to visit the pumpkin patch tomorrow. I had to be realistic in my goals and realize that a successful day does not always look like others and that by adjusting the schedule, I am setting the kids and myself up for a better outcome.

erica

10/24/2018 11:57:13 am

set up various activities(both outdoor and indoor) the kid can engage in.

Sarah Juchmes

10/24/2018 12:36:22 pm

Havin the classroom set up to involve more physical activity and more brain stimulating activities. also including more outside time to run would help.

HUEY-JEN LAI

10/24/2018 09:28:35 pm

Design lots of different activities, including energy burning, brain storming and music, for those kids to enjoy inside the classroom. Offer enough outdoor time daily to let them run and move.

McKenzie

10/25/2018 08:41:34 am

Doing large amounts of activities, as well as keeping their brain occupied

MacKenzie White

10/25/2018 11:13:59 am

Have outside play time for the child to run around.

Hayden Dorner

10/25/2018 12:54:26 pm

If there are times where sitting still at circle time is important for the kids to concentrate, give a child with a high activity level a separate carpet square so they can wiggle without disrupting other kids.

McKenzie

10/25/2018 01:41:11 pm

Having more activity throughout the day, and keeping their bodies and minds busy

Kathleen Enlow

10/25/2018 07:22:02 pm

Ways to adapt your classroom to a child with high activity needs is to make a safe environment for indoor play and maybe spend more time outside to run and do group games.

10/26/2018 11:25:06 am

-Have enough space to move around
-Add some physical activities
-Have a "quiet" plan to calm their bodies

Siara

10/26/2018 02:08:28 pm

by creating activities that st-emulate there brain and keeping there minds busy and having lots of activities.

Trina Cook

10/26/2018 08:40:47 pm

A way to adapt your classroom to a child with a high activity level is to provide them with lots of opportunities for movement, through action songs, and dancing, provide lots of games for them to play, and give them ample time outside to play and run around.

Mckenzie

10/26/2018 10:54:26 pm

One way to adapt to a child with high activity level is by providing them with things to keep there hands busy during teaching times, an example could be a fidget spinner or stress ball. Moving around should be included in lesson plans.

Toral Shah

10/27/2018 07:49:28 am

Sensory bins and calm down jars are wonderful ways to bring sensory elements ,into the classroom as to calm down the high energy student to be listening. Allow them to move their hands through a shallow bowl f rice or hold a glittery or weighted calm down bottle.

Jeremy

10/27/2018 10:58:40 am

You need to have activities that will engage the child with high activity levels. I would have more tactile activities placed around the room in each area so that they can free roam and still have something that will keep them busy. If this is not an option i would try to interact with the child and make one of the centers a game with some of the toys and engage them that way.

Loretta

10/27/2018 02:57:04 pm

Try to maintain an organized classroom with multiple sensory activities, books, and music. Comfort stations such as reading nooks and cozy centers for easy access.

Ivy Jackson

10/27/2018 03:22:43 pm

To adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level I would allow that child to fidget with a toy during circle time.

Josephine Pleake

10/27/2018 04:48:45 pm

Instead of having just one activity prepared have a few activities set up so that the highly active children can continue on. Incorporate something that will challenge them and make them use their brain at one station then allow them to move freely at the next to music or something.

Anne

10/28/2018 08:58:45 am

Having a variety of activities available both physical and intellectual.

Alexandra Le Clerc

10/28/2018 10:48:00 am

We can be prepared, have more activities planned throughout the day, but plan for them to be shorter time wise. I also think having your environment set up to accommodate high activity level child with a safe place to play.

Casey

10/28/2018 02:36:04 pm

Make sure to have lots of activities the child can used to occupy themselves that are safe and accessible.

Chaeyeong Lee

10/28/2018 03:05:16 pm

I would give them lots of educational activities to do in the classroom so that they can engage and focus on things.

Walaa

10/28/2018 03:55:19 pm

One of the best ways you can support children with special needs is by changing the classroom environment to increase children's participation in activities.

Summer Vorderstrasse

10/28/2018 05:28:59 pm

I would be sure to give them activities that will hold their attention and make it easy for them to focus on the task at hand.

Swati

10/28/2018 06:17:17 pm

Awareness of individual differences in children’s temperaments is important for teachers in managing a classroom. Paying attention to how the child gets along in the classroom and modifying the class's format/environment to their behavior has worked effectively with me so far as a caregiver.

Stephanie Garcia

10/28/2018 06:19:29 pm

List one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level?

I would encourage a physical activity like dancing that maybe includes music. This allows the child to sing and talk as freely with the music and move their busy body around.

Lacey Berfield

10/28/2018 07:55:33 pm

Children with high activity levels need a good consistent schedules and options for activities to keep their swiftly moving minds in order.

melisswa

10/28/2018 08:26:16 pm

having a busy curriculum and lots of tasks that can be done for the children

Stella

10/28/2018 10:10:55 pm

Lots of options, interactive and consistant

Pennie Johnson

10/29/2018 10:54:04 am

Having a list of fun activities that will drain out some of that high level energy some of our children have.

Denise Flores

10/29/2018 12:10:59 pm

I would have many activities set up that allow that child to explore everyday something new, and that way learn how to encourage the child to participate more with the whole group rather than let them do their own thing.

Taylor

10/29/2018 12:57:26 pm

I would rotate our toys often, get some hands on activities, maybe some extra soft balls to kick around or play bowling with! I think it would take a lot of making up your own activities.

Lucica Endo

11/6/2018 08:47:10 pm

Finding out fun and educational activities they like to do the most throughout the day, and keeping them busy.

Sheridan Zimmerer

11/6/2018 09:43:57 pm

I could fill the learning center with many activities that require different skills to use. That way, the students are engaged in developing motor skills while expending their energy. Both fine and gross motor control.

Nicole Zimmerer

11/7/2018 10:35:33 pm

I totally agree with you Sheridan! By having the center filled with activities that would stimulate different types of learners, there are opportunities for everyone to get engaged and expend some energy.

Ramou Singhateh

11/7/2018 01:20:43 pm

Have them do more of outdoor activities, field trips, indoor physical activities, like safe jumping activities, dancing ,motor skills etc helps keep children with high activity level motivated .

Gianna M Starble

11/7/2018 03:20:06 pm

One way you can adapt your classroom to children with a highly active temperament is doing fun songs with movement during a circle time.

tabatha adaszewski

11/7/2018 04:09:24 pm

A child such as this needs to be embraced and challenged. often they are not challeneged enough that we do not keep their attention. challenge them with additional work or tasks. Have them be your special helper.

amber

11/7/2018 09:31:44 pm

A way to adapt a child to the classroom who has high activity is to have multiple activity stations set up, a safe environment just in case the child runs inside, plan more outside time.

Brandi Simmons

11/7/2018 09:52:51 pm

Arranging the room to be more intellectually stimulating and active would be best. Having colorful and textural activities that are age appropriate tend to attract the children, along with regular changes to keep their interest peaked.

Anita Utheim

11/7/2018 10:00:24 pm

I think for high energy kids it is very important to make sure your daily schedule a lots times for outdoor play at least once in the morning and once in the afternoon, also making sure that your indoor class time offers many times for the children to use their bodies in active "getting the wiggles out" activities like hopping or dancing or shaking.

elham molagholi

11/7/2018 11:22:00 pm

one way you can adapt your classroom to children with a highly active temperatment is doing fun songs with movement during a circle time.

Xiuhua Ding

11/8/2018 11:43:08 am

children with high activity level should have multiple group activity set up, such as singing, games, outdoor activity, and light duty. a safe environment just in case the child runs inside, plan more outside time.

Padmaja Kondeti

11/8/2018 01:55:23 pm

I think high energy kids need to spend their time in outdoor activities more and and playing puzzles and other games which keep them busy for long time .

Cinthya Viguerias

11/8/2018 02:46:50 pm

I would plan activities that are flexible for not only high level energy children can learn but also the shy, and low energy children could too. field trips, outdoor activities that include running, jumping, sports. puzzles and games that keep kids concentrated for a little while. I would observe and write any activity any child really enjoys doing, so they all feel included and happy that they got to do an activity they really loved.

Vanessa Kitto

11/9/2018 09:49:57 am

Find what the child likes, and mix it up but still doing the same things. Outside play, things that keep the child busy

Kellan Walls

11/9/2018 11:55:02 am

To make a classroom fitting for a more active student, there needs to be space and activities or toys that will keep them busy, allowing them to exert their energy without causing chaos. I find it very important to provide some time outside so that children can run around and play games such as tag that are not suitable for indoors.

Noelle

11/9/2018 07:51:46 pm

For kids with higher activity levels I make sure that they have a lot of outdoor time to run and get some of their energy out. Sometimes they do not know how to do this exactly so I arrange relay races, obstacle courses or organized games such as soccer practice/ basketball ect. When they get out some of their energy they have an easier time when it is time to do more structured activities. If they have too much energy while our class has come together I ask them to go to the quiet area and read a book or relax with comfy pillows until they are ready to join us. I feel that having options to go away from a structured situation and come back provides them with time to refocus and eventually rejoin on their own time.

lexi wasell

11/10/2018 12:16:16 pm

to give them more outside time such as before pickup let all of them go outside and let them run it off and also give them more interactive activities.

KaLynn

11/10/2018 04:02:14 pm

Having a schedule where you are engaging with the children more and activities that get their bodies moving for a big chunk of the day really help children that do have a high energy level and helps with burning off their energy in a positive way.

Gretchen

11/10/2018 11:12:59 pm

A classroom for kids with higher activity level I would have the classroom set up so that their is an area for quieter play so that kids that prefer quieter settings have a place they can go to. I would have an outline that I would go over with all the kiddos for how the day was going to go and I would check in with that higher activity child frequently. I would also make sure that I had options for more movement type activities such as music and movement or an activity that requires physical focus such as riding a scooter outside or an obstacle course for the child to figure out (indoors or outdoors). Something that not only keeps their body moving but their cognitive activity as well.

Ami Nicole McGaughan

11/11/2018 11:51:08 am

i would make sure that the child knows where he or she can be more active in what area and calm and quiet in another area keep them busy with outside activity or table toys to keep the hands and mind busy

Sook Kyung Park

11/11/2018 09:43:50 pm

I love your idea! I think it's always important to give children choices.

Jennifer

11/11/2018 04:01:06 pm

Our schedule for school age kids always includes exercise time outside or in a specific indoor area with either organized games or free time-tag etc. During quiet times if a kid cant sit still we can have individual walk time for example. We also provide sensory items to help calm kids down (play dough, sand, rice etc.)

Jennifer Martinez

11/11/2018 04:47:14 pm

Considering that all children differ in interests, it is crucial to be able to pinpoint what child likes what (for the lack of better terms). Providing an array of different activities throughout the day allows all children and the high activity level child, along with the caregiver to be more at ease. Activities could include, science, art, dance, playground, fine motor skill related to keep child busy. Having a schedule planned beforehand will allow this to run smoothly.

Tyra

11/11/2018 05:59:41 pm

i will talk with the child to see what he or she likes to do and i will have lots of activy do keep them beast

Daneka

11/11/2018 06:30:43 pm

Having many things to do and having a strict schedule for busy mind and bodies

Nalika Virachi

11/11/2018 06:55:54 pm

For a high energy child I have created an obstacle course in my classroom with cushions and movement blocks and I have the kids run through the obstacle course with music during free play or movement time.

Sook Kyung Park

11/11/2018 09:42:03 pm

For a child with a high activity level, it is a good idea to let them calm down by taking deep breaths or counting to 10. Or give them options to do the activities that could actually help them calm down.

Yesenia Perez

11/11/2018 10:57:22 pm

You can adapt by having other activities planned

elham molagholi

11/12/2018 12:16:47 pm

i will talk with them very friendly too see what they likes to do and i keep them busy with activitys .

Kathleen

11/12/2018 01:53:43 pm

Give the child something they like. Scarf dancing and exercise

Ginger Clapper

11/12/2018 07:34:45 pm

Include motion songs that help them use their energy while they’re participating in a structured program. Also, asking them to help in the classroom by handing out the pencils or supplies at the appropriate time give them a sense of responsibility while being able to utilize their need to move.

Laura Jakobsen

11/12/2018 07:41:14 pm

I would do exercises throughout the day, keep my room stocked with lots of very active toys, and have activities planned out to get the kids moving, whether inside or out.

mariya a shershen link

11/13/2018 11:09:37 am

outdoor activities, if in classroom make sure to have enough space and safe space. allow child to express themselves.

jennilee Flores

11/13/2018 12:11:53 pm

I would set up different station so once the child gets bored or finishes they have something else to lean on because if there is nothing to do for them they may find something else to do that doesn't benefit them such as fighting with others or just not doing things that they're supposed to be doing

dena

11/13/2018 12:52:38 pm

prepare for less transition time as a whole group or plan more physical breaks as well as tools that allow the child to keep moving while learning

Charli Glidden

11/13/2018 01:01:14 pm

Giving children plenty of activities to choose from can go a long way with a child with a high activity level. Particularly activities that encourage exploration and creativity, without too much structure. It is also important to make sure there is time designate throughout the day for movement, be it dancing, running, climbing, or some other form of physical exercise.

Nicole Glavin

11/13/2018 01:15:55 pm

Allow for adequate time outdoors to run and exercise. Give the child more hands on activities instead of lower stimuli activities. Have music time and allow the child to dance in a safe area.

Nichole Payne

11/13/2018 06:12:10 pm

That is a great Idea. Active children sometimes just need more freedom to run and move. I would add some learning activities to their outdoor play that allows them to move and be active while still engaging them intellectually. Music and Dancing is always a fun activities I try to do daily with the toddlers in my care.

Maria

11/13/2018 04:34:53 pm

i would have alot of table activities that are set out for them, some music and movement time, see what activities he likes that would keep him engaged for awhile,

Remya Benedict

11/13/2018 05:40:10 pm

A child with high activity level needs outdoor play time for sure . We have to make sure that the children are getting that at least twice a day. If that is not possible,one outdoor and one indoor gym will also work. Singing and dancing can help too. And we can make it more interesting to them by doing action song ,freeze dance etc. Science experiment and building blocks can engage them for a while too.

Nichole Payne

11/13/2018 06:13:49 pm

one way to adapt my classroom for a high energy child would be to have more hands on activities available for them. activities that allow for the child to move around and physically do something while they learn.

Meseret Woldeyes link

11/13/2018 06:45:23 pm

In my classroom I would have several different physical activities available for high energy children that would allow them to move around ,such as play structures in a safe place, musical toys, and simple games that require movement.

fateme hosseini nejad

11/14/2018 12:34:24 am

When a problem with learning is caused by a learning disability such as dyslexia, it requires specialized and intense teaching strategies over time. A high-activity child may need a regular routine to help him cool down after recess or lunch break.Our schedule for school age kids always includes exercise time outside or in a specific indoor area with either organized games or free time-tag etc

Ciara Szabo

11/14/2018 11:10:40 am

Leaving open space in the classroom, allowing energetic space at circle time.

Brianda Kukulka Heredia

11/14/2018 11:28:57 am

A way we accommodate a child high energy levels is to provide many activities for all children in our care. In the different learning centers in class we have many opportunities for children to explore and play on their own as well as teacher guided activities. We have a block area and racing track with trains. We just make sure to switch up our toys and activities twice a week so children don't get bored and act out because they don't have anything to challenge them or make things fun for them.

heidi kearns

11/14/2018 01:42:41 pm

doing activities that engage the child to work freely .

Amy Sommerlatte

11/14/2018 01:45:28 pm

The best way to accommodate a child with a high energy level is to give them multiple choices when choosing an activity. They might get bored at one task or finish early so I always have another thing they can do in the meantime. Also offering an open area indoors as well as lots of outdoor time.

Robyn

11/14/2018 07:39:08 pm

One way to adapt a classroom for a child with a high activity level is to observe what their interest are. For example a child could be floating from one center to the next with nothing really holding their attention but you observe that when art projects are presented that it holds their attention and you can see them processing and looking closely trying to put all the pieces together. I would then adapt my classroom to have a center dedicated more to an activity of putting things together such as puzzles.

Makayla

11/14/2018 08:17:37 pm

A child with a high activity level needs something that catches their attention. If you observe them and see what they like more try to have them do that more often to keep them occupied.

Rachel Patrzeba

11/14/2018 09:32:31 pm

Have breaks in between where we do music and movement to help "get their wiggles out". This would also benefit the class in the sense of doing some learning at the table then moving to the circle to do some music and movement . Stations is another great way , so the child does not get bored to long and is constantly moving. Combing movement with teaching, example practice counting and thats how many jumps you do.

Lucy

11/14/2018 11:08:44 pm

Successful ways we accommodate highly active children in our classroom include clearly labeling areas of the classroom for specific tasks like a reading corner, craft area, and toy mat. These marked areas allow active children to let out their energy and creativity in appropriate areas. Another tactic we use is "30 second dance parties". We play a song and the kids can let out their energy in a certain area of the classroom. Lastly, we always take advantage of the outside play structure so they can really get some active playtime as well.

Ebony Bell

11/15/2018 07:27:32 am

I think that what has worked best for me is a strict schedule to keep them busy, but also adding as many movement activities, as possible. For example, my class attempts to create each letter with their bodies- encouraging them to move and bend, as much as possible.

Cynthia Lopez

11/15/2018 01:48:55 pm

There must be multiple games and toys available for the child that has a high intensity level. They usually have a lot of energy and have to expand that energy on multiple activities.

Brittney Shirey

11/15/2018 05:43:08 pm

For a child with high activity level in the classroom, one way I would adapt the classroom for children with high activity level is by more gross motor activities. Also, making sure high level children are able to play freely and safely as well as other children with new, exciting activities.

Amber

11/15/2018 07:33:59 pm

You can support children with a high activity level by changing the classroom environment to increase children's participation in activities. Also limiting clutter and visual clutter on walls.

Ratnamala Chakravorty

11/16/2018 09:15:16 am

Children with a high activity level needs a proper schedule to keep them busy. We can provide them with materials or other work boards that will keep them engaged for a long time. But each child is different. Some of them on the high levels of energy do well with singing and dancing. Of course the teacher has to be alert to see that the class is not getting out of order. Then there is the circle time. A lot of children with high levels of activity enjoy this time in the curriculum.

Aubri Weber

11/16/2018 09:59:15 am

Going outside often to burn energy is a a great way!

KARI

11/16/2018 09:41:25 pm

I would make sure they had plenty of outdoor play time to help get some of that energy out. When indoors let them act out some of the activities you have planned and make sure they are engaging activities.

Cassandra Rains

11/17/2018 01:30:17 pm

making sure there are large outdoor toys is a way of keeping high level children busy.

kayla ranta

11/17/2018 03:30:37 pm

In order to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level, there needs to be many different activities that encourage their fine motor and gross motor skills. Their also should be time for free play, out door play and activities that let the children express themselves and use their imagination while playing.

Ashley

11/17/2018 05:22:09 pm

A child with high energy needs activities that will keep their mind focused

Valerie Sweisthal

11/17/2018 05:47:51 pm

It is important to engage the children in activities that require both mind and body.

When singing with children add sign language and have children up and down or using instruments.

When reading stories be sure to get them actively involved by using prompts and ques.

When engaging children in center time include play-dough and objects they can push and pull. Be sure to give them choices and be close bye to help them with social skills.

Daily schedule is important to help high energy children.

Be sure to get in a little much needed out side time on the playground.

Alexandra Flores

11/17/2018 07:27:56 pm

A child with a high energy level is to give them multiple choices when choosing an activity. They might get bored at one task or finish early so I will always have another thing they can do in the meantime. Also offering an open area indoors as well as lots of outdoor time.

Emily Repp

11/17/2018 09:50:57 pm

a high energy kid needs to be busy doing things at all times. Needs a activity that will take all of their attention.

Aliah

11/18/2018 10:25:52 am

I think that it's important to take breaks for very active children. Taking a break and doing some free play outside, or even dancing to a few songs for a short break, would get the child's wiggles out and back to focusing!

Daniele Pine

11/18/2018 03:30:39 pm

to provide safe playing space with age appropriate toys to get children engaged in new learning.

Cameron Gruensfelder

11/18/2018 05:58:40 pm

having age appropriate activities to keep the child stimulated

Alyssa Rivera

11/18/2018 06:32:21 pm

Very active children need physical tasks to keep them engaged. I like having a physical task with every activity so that no child is excluded. During lunch, I always have a "plate buddy" helping me pass out plates and cups. During circle time, instruments are passed out. Plenty of outside time is important as well, but a task oriented physical activity helps children hone that energy and focus it productively.

Samantha G

11/18/2018 09:46:06 pm

Provide more calm toys such as building boxes or cars. Along with have a schedule posted, go over it with the child. give classroom warning countdown transition, when going from one task to another. make sure there is a personal space for them to take a break from the class.

Tami McDonald

11/18/2018 11:47:21 pm

For children with high activity levels they need to have opportunities to play with different toys and to go outside as well. They also can have structured activity like helping to pass out things to others or be the assistant to the teacher for a scheduled amount of time.

Brooke McKay

11/19/2018 12:14:02 am

One way that i adapt my classroom for my high activity students is by offering music and movement in my class. This allows my high energy kids to express all the excitement and energy they have.

Katie Hosler

11/19/2018 10:26:42 am

You could adapt the classroom for a child with a high activity level by having multiple projects and activities out at once so they could switch easily, activities that involve gross motor skills and are new and challenging, incorporate kinesthetic activities and allow more time outside.

Veronica Herrera

11/19/2018 12:36:14 pm

I would plan out my lessons in shorter intervals and plan for an activity in between that would require the students to get up and move around to ensure that the children, especially the high energy ones do not get restless or lose their focus.

Brittany McDaniel

11/19/2018 12:40:18 pm

I would say find activities that are of big interest to this child. Providing extra options for this child to be able to learn, grow and adapt to being busy. Busy schedule creates a busy mind. Which helps to eliminate behaviors that may arise

Yeimi

11/19/2018 01:46:46 pm

Planning ahead and having plenty of interactive activities Florida kids so they don’t lose interest. If weather permits I do you like to do some of my teaching outside which is always a fun way to learn and release energy.

Brittany

11/19/2018 07:37:25 pm

We are Reggio inspired. To bringing the love of outdoors to our learning is huge! Creating a way to do art, dramatic play and any and all projects outside if friends are a bit rowdy is a must! One of my favorites is doing process are outside. Grabbing some wood pieces and letting our kids be free with loose parts! They never loose interest and always want more.

Roshani Fating

11/19/2018 08:49:37 pm

I will try to find out his interests first, and then plan some activities accordingly.

Abdul

11/20/2018 10:20:46 am

I'm thinking one of the best ways you can support children with special needs is by changing the classroom environment to increase children's participation in activities

Maribel

11/20/2018 02:16:13 pm

I believe that children are more focused on a certain activity when they are constantly moving and using their bodies. Having activities that are challenging can be a great way also. Also, doing an activity that requires to stand up from the chair, move around and engage with other classmates.

Brenda Figueroa

11/20/2018 06:21:35 pm

You can add some gross motor works for someone that wants a lot of movement. Like try a climber or a large car to push around so that they can move their body more! And lots of outside time helps as well.

Marwa Shaheen

11/21/2018 09:14:25 am

I would include more hands on and engaging activities

lily

11/21/2018 12:35:44 pm

Having an accepting and engaging environment.
having a safe environment because high activity kids like to touch everything.
I would have a tight schedule and lots of different toys for them to play with
lots of outside time

Abbey

11/21/2018 03:17:25 pm

Break up the classroom into different sections / play areas so that high activity students will be able to transfer their energy and attention to different activities as often as needed (building, art, library, etc.).

Nokomis Masoner

11/21/2018 04:31:18 pm

Good ways to adapt your classroom or support a high functioning child is to have lots of activities and a very strict schedule.

colette

11/21/2018 05:27:33 pm

have works that engage the child and stimulate the senses. stand up work stations also a quiet class room helps

Danielle

11/21/2018 09:02:37 pm

By having activities of both high energy use and low energy use and rotating on a quick and steady schedule between them.

jessica

11/21/2018 09:21:19 pm

having multiple station or learning areas were they can a busy curriculum.

Emma Hodgson

11/22/2018 01:33:03 pm

Provide activities requiring a variety of skills to engage the child. Sensory activities, building activities, make believe activities along with frequent outside play periods. Being allowed to move freely in a room is important for the child within the boundaries set by an adult.

Deanna

11/23/2018 10:52:10 am

I agree with trying circle time while standing also try playing simon says with them, outside kicking the ball with them or hide objects and see if they can find them

Hannah Tucker

11/23/2018 01:21:38 pm

As many have stated before, having an active classroom will help with the active student. By creating an open and engaging classroom, student's will feel welcomed and excited to learn. Create "stations" within the classroom that allow different ways to learn. For example have a reading corner, a dress up section, a sensory station. All of these activities/areas will allow the active student to express their interests in a way that best helps to promote positive development.

Deja

11/23/2018 01:51:43 pm

high activity level is to provide lots of fun active activities that gives the child an opportunities to use lots of his/her energy. Another way is to make sure that your lessons are always movement based and hands on.

Michelle Nieves

11/23/2018 07:17:52 pm

In order to create an environment for a child with high energy, I would have an open floor plan per se. There would be a large open area where we could provide circle while also using for the child with high energy. IT would be open so that they are safe and will not run into something. This area would also be carpeted. Tables and chairs would also be on the opposite side of the room to avoid dangerous safety situations.

Mariam Worrell

11/23/2018 07:42:09 pm

I would set out a lot of engaging activities that the child can either do alone or with others. Things like a fun sensory experience and a group activity would be great for someone who has a lot of energy.

Kalab Holm

11/23/2018 08:37:36 pm

I would first put together different activities I believe the child would be interested in, I then would introduce the activities and see which the child prefers.

Josie

11/24/2018 12:29:53 pm

For a child with a high activity level, I would allow opportunities for multiple engaging activities. Increased outside time. Setting up a safe obstacle course around the classroom, having materials within centers that challenges them physically.

Michelle

11/24/2018 04:28:25 pm

One way to adapt the classroom for children with a high activity level is to provide time where children can self-select if they would like to be outside, where there is more space to run/jump/play very physically and do an activity with an outside teacher, or stay inside and use the materials or do an inside activity.

Jason

11/24/2018 08:32:48 pm

One way to accommodate a high activity child would be to have more flexible choices of activities; allowing them to freely move through different activities, so they don't get bored. Also creating ways that table activities can be mixed with imagination to make them more fun-- perhaps creating characters out of clay/playdoh and creating some sort of dialogue; could be a good way to prime for later sitting in classrooms for later young school-ager years.

Tyler E Monica

11/24/2018 09:16:21 pm

Allow them to go to ball side where the gym is run and play, but still keep a watching eye to make sure they are being safe

kenneth

11/25/2018 11:39:22 am

have different activities during circle time so high activity need can be satisfied as well as developing structure with the circle time.

Alysha Phelps

11/25/2018 06:15:53 pm

At my facility we have quite a few high energy kids. We help steer the kids in constructive directions by having more movement based activities. We spend more time with manipulatives outside as well as doing dance classes indoors in colder weather.

jennifer

11/25/2018 08:51:40 pm

A child with a high activity level can thrive in any setting provided the caretakers are flexible with the children's ability to wander respectfully and give the child plenty of space and time to actively play, developing their gross motor skills. a child with a high activity level may need to be redirected often and may need more challenges than others to keep them motivated to achieve more sedentary skills.

Ryan

11/25/2018 09:00:46 pm

I'd create different work areas, that have lots of works with varying degrees of challenge. If they are high activity, then they need to be able to explore spaces and ideas, because limited works and challenges will leave them bored, and looking for other ways to burn energy. I'd also make sure to provide more group activities, sot he high activity children would have time to work on social skills, and give them more chances to connect with other classmates and teachers, so they'll have more people to do activities with.

Joslyn deRousse

11/26/2018 01:57:05 am

Lots of engaged activities including outside time

rosanne lee

11/26/2018 09:35:12 am

One way to serve a child with a high level of activity is to provide time for the child to exert energy (ie: recess). Make sure there are plenty of "breaks" in the curriculum so that the children can stretch, move around, etc. You can also have more movement based classroom activities for the children.

sateva henderson

11/26/2018 01:20:37 pm

if we had a child with high adaptivity, we would have lots of toys for them to explore, a new craft every week for them to do with tecahers, new coloring pages, stamp pads, coloring area so they can let their imagination run wild. we also have a play ground outside if the weather lets us go out.

Darci

11/26/2018 01:27:21 pm

I have several songs we sing throughout the day that use hand motions. When my squirrely children are acting out, we all just start singing and waving our hands around, then we go about our day.

Erin

11/26/2018 01:39:31 pm

I think that the best way that I found was to extend some outside time as while as have big puzzles or games about going from place in the room to another.

Jessica Montes

11/26/2018 01:55:03 pm

i agree extra outside time will help because it gives them a little more freedom.

Adiara Diabate

11/26/2018 07:48:12 pm

I can see incorporating a lot more outside activities working really well. Also I would try to make most in-class activities physical, requiring students t move around the room a lot to see if it's adapted for the specific student's needs.

11/26/2018 07:59:39 pm

We do play that we can do on table. For example, coloring, puzzles, cutting, etc.

kendra tomlin

11/26/2018 08:37:30 pm

to adapt a classroom for high energy level students I would make sure there were several different places for sensory input and gross motor skill free play as well as organized activities.

Katelyn Proudfoot

11/26/2018 09:07:52 pm

There are a few different ways I could help a child with high activity level adapt to a classroom. One of the first things I would do, would be to show them a sensory table/bin. A lot of times, a child with a busy body just needs to occupy their hands. Another thing I might try would be to play some songs, and demonstrate the dance moves. This way the child can get their energy out, and also be engaged in learning something new.

Amia Stephens

11/26/2018 11:34:42 pm

Have hand motions or sign language for every activity, this will help their body to be able to wiggle but not be distracting for the other children. These signs could be the signs of reading, friends, or teaching them how to spell the alphabet for them to practice silently at their desk.

Jennifer Sharp

11/27/2018 04:05:26 pm

A child with a need for high activity can be a challenge in a classroom. There are, however easy adaptations that can help him/her be successful in the classroom environment. Having opportunities for children to complete hands-on activities rather than worksheets. Allowing a child to stand in back as opposed to always sitting on the carpet. Having physical activities daily is important as well as never taking away recess time as a consequence.

Cameron Gruensfelder

11/27/2018 06:20:07 pm

Make sure we had up beat group activities throughout the day. Play area with enough toys/games to keep the child from being bored

Britny Derton

11/27/2018 07:19:56 pm

I've found that doing a game or a dance with high levels of movement help the children in my class with high activity.

Sami

11/27/2018 07:29:21 pm

Having lots of toys and activities for high energy kids and playing with them. Get them moving !

Talia

11/27/2018 10:45:45 pm

One way I could adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level would be to constantly have hands on activities out and in reach of the child. Sensory activities I think would be most beneficial. Something such as feeling new textures. Sand, playdough, rocks, beads or water.

Ursula

11/28/2018 11:13:24 am

Give the child something to do constantly

Sumia Abdullahi

11/28/2018 12:20:05 pm

one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is by giving them activities that are engaging and can allow the child to move freely and explore.

Rebecca

11/28/2018 06:21:28 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with high activity is to offer a lot of movement activities/ games/time. Such as dancing lot giving them safe space to climb or run. Making sure there is outdoor time.

nicole

11/28/2018 06:58:18 pm

having a schedule a lot of activities and things for the children to do to keep them busy

Amanda Bird

11/28/2018 08:25:16 pm

Be sure to open the space up to encourage movement. As well as put away anything that could be harmful or in the way such as containers of paint or blocks on a shelf nearby where kids are dancing etc.

Dean Proudfoot

11/29/2018 12:35:02 pm

I think clearing space for an active child is very important .He needs to have room to move his body with out hitting anything or anyone

Jiso Chong

12/3/2018 08:17:50 pm

I agree. Sometimes high activity child has big actions as well. You don't want any of your children to get hurt by accident.

Victoria Pena-Palomar

12/1/2018 11:55:48 am

One thing would be to have a lot of space for the child to move around and play another thing would be to have a lot of soft mats and toys so if the child falls he or she doesn't get hurt.

wendy

12/1/2018 04:05:18 pm

allowing a lot of physical activity the both stimulates the mind and body

Dana

12/1/2018 04:41:02 pm

Children with a lot of energy need to be allowed to have a body in motion. One exercise we frequently do is let the kids play on a big toy on the playground while we work on spelling or phonics. For instance, we might be working on the letter "C". We line the kids up and ask each child to give us a word that starts with "C". Then they can have a turn on the big toy. When we run through the line, we start again with having them spell one of our spelling words of the week. When they spell it correctly---or with a little help :)---they take another turn on the big toy. They are able to get their wiggles out and process the information at the same time.

Suman Dogra

12/2/2018 12:02:48 am

Each class need to adapt to the kids need so for child with high activity level, we need to make sure, we plan our class activities in such a way that it keep them involved and maintain healthy/happy environment in the class.

Charles Shevlin

12/2/2018 11:29:25 am

i would keep the walls in the classroom free of distracting pictures or signs and create a sensory table of sorts that would not only give them the ability to keep their hands busy but also help in other sensory abilities like sight smell and surroundings

Emily Snead-Hearing

12/2/2018 03:46:04 pm

For a child with a high activity level, I would adapt my classroom so that it has different types of stations. There would be an area that would have sensory toys, an area for dramatic play, a building block area, and so on. This is so the child has many options where they can release their energy and explore.

Sheryl Johnson

12/2/2018 05:38:10 pm

How I adapt is I have several busy work assignments for this child. He loves puzzles and beading. I always have new ones on hand. If he is particularly active that day I also extend outdoor play time by 10 minutes. The other students never seem to mind!

angela

12/2/2018 09:25:30 pm

I would arrange my classroom to allow movement and I would have a lot of interesting and challenging work stations.

SARAH SWART

12/3/2018 01:39:59 am

Adapting a classroom for a child with a high activity level could include things like open floor space, or physical challenges such as indoor gymnasium center or plenty of outdoor time. Also suggested above that I really admire is including the child in engaging activities such as helping the teacher set up of the next activity.

Elizabeth Mahoney

12/3/2018 10:04:19 am

One way to adapt the classroom for a child with a high activity level is to make sure that the dramatic play has lots for the child to do. That it is engaging not only with stuff for them to do but to dress up as well. For example in a doctor type dramatic play- their can be the doctor with the patient, the xray technologist taking pictures and the nurse taking care of the after care.
If this high activity child doesn't like dramatic play I would make sure that there would be lots of other works that they could enjoy. I have a few high activity kids and they really enjoy cars with tracks. So I try to make sure I have at least a little bit of that out all times.

Gaby

12/3/2018 12:36:05 pm

Once way I would adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level is to provide a lot of sensory activities for the child outsider of your routine activities. This will allow the child to stay engaged throughout the school day.

Angelia Way

12/3/2018 01:56:08 pm

Have many extra hands on toys, puzzles, and other types of high thinking toys or games.

Alaethia

12/3/2018 03:43:17 pm

Having designated movement times like recess or breaks. Allowing kids to move around as long as they are quiet. Wiggle seats or yoga balls.

Jiso Chong

12/3/2018 08:05:37 pm

For a child with a high activity level, it could be a good idea to let them calm down by taking deep breaths or counting to 10. Or give them options to do the activities that could actually help them calm down.

Kaylin M Hong

12/3/2018 08:25:17 pm

Set up some fun activities for after free choice. maybe an active dance or some hands on activities like playing with sand or drawing.
Or set it up so you have more outdoor activities. And maybe find out what they like to do and build off of that to include the other children (Back to dancing, if that child likes to dance, maybe make a dance time after a free choice to get the wriggles out)

Cassandra Bertsch link

12/3/2018 10:40:49 pm

Having a play based environment, and with having time spent outside

Korry

12/4/2018 01:33:02 pm

I would make sure there is plenty of time to have free play outside as well as doing some movement excercises with movement. Ex: head shoulders knees and toes

Sheena Brackett

12/4/2018 07:32:09 pm

allowing more time outside

Genesis Kelley

12/5/2018 10:49:08 am

A child with a high activity level seems to always need to be moving and engaged with activities. This is common in the preschool class I teach in. To adjust the plan for the day to work around high activity children I like to have a lot of movement activities, such as finger plays, dancing, playing outside and games. Also interesting activities that can have them engaged in "doing" and exploring like free choice time.

RESHMA TURAMBEKAR

12/5/2018 09:43:06 pm

Children with high activity level often tend to get hold of various things and play around. One way to keep them engaged is to make lot of physical and intellectual games available to them so that they can perform physical activities and also they can keep their brain engaged.

Krista

12/6/2018 12:45:00 pm

for high activity level we offer different activities that allow them to move freely and as much outdoor play time as possible

Serena Stanton-Jackson

12/6/2018 06:32:12 pm

I would give that child or children as much outside/open area time as possible in the day. For the classroom, I would make sure to keep most things put away so that the child doesn't trip if they get too wild. I would also offer the option to do quieter activities for the children who don't want to run all the time.

Sophia

12/7/2018 06:33:17 am

Keeping them physically occupied as well as having keeping the class busy with activities.

Jenni

12/7/2018 02:20:54 pm

Integrating multi-sensory activities and projects in short-periods of time to help fully engage those with more energy.

Jordan Thompson link

12/7/2018 02:31:38 pm

I would make a point of having a clear schedule or provided plenty of choices with structured limitations

Karla

12/7/2018 03:56:49 pm

Have within children to proper ratio and different stations

Caitlin

12/8/2018 01:29:46 pm

I would make sure that I have lots of simulating activities for them to choose from. I would also make sure to have something challenging for them to engage in.

Kaitlynn McCabe

12/8/2018 02:50:38 pm

A child with a high activity level will need a center with lots of areas for free play and engaging centers to keep child focused and learning.

Skylar Peters

12/8/2018 04:14:54 pm

you could do things like standing circle time possibly as much out side time as well

cassandra l guenther

12/8/2018 06:04:20 pm

adjusting a classroom for a high activity kid would be turning on music often so the kids can dance and get their wiggles out. have many different stations or centers open so the high active child can move from one thing to another as needed

Taitum

12/8/2018 08:12:18 pm

Make sure that your classroom has stations and activities to help that child be engaged.

jenny ovalle

12/8/2018 09:29:52 pm

I think it is very important for the child to have outside time and also to come in prepared with activities to keep them busy

Camille Le Men

12/8/2018 10:22:32 pm

I would make sure there are activities where the child doesn't need to sit at a chair but can change position. I would make sure a lot of activities are available.

Martha Rocio Garcia de Leon

12/8/2018 10:39:12 pm

I would make sure to have actives set up for the child so I can keep them busy and not get bored as that will cause them to get frustrated.

Alexis Stutsman

12/9/2018 08:12:02 am

I would make learning a more hands on type of learning to incorporate the high activity level

Jessie Pittman

12/9/2018 02:58:04 pm

In my classsroom I work with one year olds up to two years of age. I have a designated area for climbing and jumping. It is equipped with three stairs a padded landing to jump onto from this stair setting. I also have a bar mounted that they can hang on and swing from. This is a safe area that y children can express their physical needs at their own discression while maintaining safety.

Brandie Storck

12/9/2018 03:30:06 pm

A child with high activity has a busy body and a busy mind. The goal is to keep that child busy at all times. Hands on activities work great for a child with high activity. Setting up different options for activities so that when the child is ready to move onto the next activity, it is set up and ready for the child.

Andrea Kornfeind

12/9/2018 07:37:04 pm

By having engaging learning materials that cater to their learning style, opportunities for movement and breaks to burn energy

Jessica Rodriguez-Diaz

12/9/2018 10:12:11 pm

Physical activity can be used more often for a high level energy child. Creating obstacle courses, with a mixture of running, jumping, crawling, etc can be useful.

Jessica Ohmer

12/10/2018 07:19:03 am

One way to adapt our classroom for a child with high activity is to put aside time each day to go outside and engage in physical play. If the weather isn't the best then create indoor activities! We have "wiggle time" every morning, where we listen to songs with specific instructions or just free songs and dance around to wake our bodies and brains up.

Alexa

12/10/2018 01:04:06 pm

When a child has a higher activity level, they will have difficulty sitting still and concentrating. ways to adapt the classroom so that this child can function in the classroom would be having many opportunities for outside time and large motor activities. This can include playing music and encouraging the children to get moving in the classroom. These activities should be readily available and will help the child expend their energy in the right and appropriate places.

Alexa

12/10/2018 01:06:30 pm

Eileen Doherty

12/10/2018 02:02:50 pm

Getting enough outdoor physical activity is especially important for children who seem to be always in motion! In the classroom, providing a choice and series of constructive activities that use large and small muscle groups and that engage their senses and provoke curiosity that helps to focus their minds is important, as well. Two or more activity centers can be open at one time, then rotated. Also, providing quieter activities, like watercolor painting, seems to be very popular with children who have a lot to express; it has a natural calming effect and gives an opportunity for easy mastery of making something expressive of their very own.

signe

12/10/2018 08:33:15 pm

i would engage this active child in helper mode by giving them things to do : could you please bring the dust pan over and help me sweep up the paper scraps ? outside time is nice and so is a yoga type calming activity teaching self regulation.

Cheyanne

12/11/2018 01:25:20 pm

Providing lots of materials will stop active children from getting bored. They can jump from activity to activity and this will help keep them busy.

Lorissa

12/11/2018 02:04:22 pm

For children with a cognitive and/or developmental delay or an orthopedic impairment, consider using pegs to adapt handles on doors, shelving, coat racks, backpack areas, and puzzles.

Jennifer Hanson

12/11/2018 02:50:46 pm

I could adapt my classroom to make an area for children to explore their own interests by providing different activities or choices of things for them to explore that spark their own interest. I find that if a child is interested in something they will stay with it longer and this would keep them in one spot for a longer period of time.

Chelsea

12/12/2018 01:45:09 pm

Keep distracting toys out of reach of group/circle area. Have space near group/circle area where high-activity children can stand/move freely when necessary.

Taitum Ranta

12/13/2018 05:48:15 pm

Make sure that you have lots of activities planned in order to keep the child engaged in something.

Kayla

12/13/2018 06:40:28 pm

coming to class prepared with may different activities that interest and challenge that child. another thing you can do is place outside time and gross motor activities to burn, promote, and direct their energy levels in a positive way, in doing this it will also allow the child to focus on smaller activates and stations. make sure your room is set up with many stations and activates to insure the child can move to a different area when they loose interest.

Sydney Vahl

12/14/2018 07:43:50 am

I would want to design my classroom to have lots of space to move and maybe less visual stimuli so children don't get overwhelmed. I would also want to build in more calm quiet points to the day to accomedate children with different activity levels

Auzhane

12/15/2018 12:29:21 pm

make sure you stick with a strict schedule and plenty of activities that exercise their mind and body.

Ana Maslovaric

12/15/2018 02:14:03 pm

Do several "hands on activities"

Sarah

12/15/2018 06:26:40 pm

A lot of activities that have to do with gross motor skills can help a student with a more active learning level. Also make centers be able to have more "imagination space", room to move. Small areas can make an active child feel more enclosed and less likely be bored because they have no room to do what they do best, play.

Katelin Fisher

12/15/2018 10:02:33 pm

1) List one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level?

One way we adapt our classroom for a child with a high activity level is by creating opportunities for him to partake in jobs within the classroom. We also allow him the opportunity to skip pre-K small group time to go and play on the playground early with the preschool group.

kyla barkley

12/16/2018 12:30:59 pm

It is important to incorporate lots of physical activities in the classroom to keep them busy and full of options

Jada Latimer

12/16/2018 12:56:32 pm

Children with a high activity level need activities that dont just challenge their minds but also allow them to be physically active. They need to be able to learn through physical activity.

Kyrstem

12/16/2018 01:39:24 pm

Make sure the classroom has a calm and not too busy environment for the child.

sarah

12/16/2018 01:45:46 pm

Spend as much time outdoors engaging with nature and leading the child in as many large motor activities as possible. During inside time have prepared multiple activities that a child can do or be redirected to when their high activity level becomes challenging for them or others.

Stephanie Rogerson

12/16/2018 03:28:22 pm

For when the class has high activity, I thing I'll do is put out three different activities at tables and give the class the choice of those. Each table having the same amount of chairs so it doesn't get too crazy and there isn't 10 kids at one table and 2 at another.

Acacia Gohn

12/16/2018 05:40:49 pm

I would make sure that I had some extra activities to the child that would keep his mind and body active so that he does not become bored and the other children can work at their own pace. I would also consider giving him jobs to do that he could help me out with quietly.

Mounika

12/16/2018 07:01:02 pm

One way to adapt classroom for a child with a high activity level is circle time ,which every kid can interactive with others and assign more group activities can improve their thought and interactions with others.

catherine burke

12/16/2018 07:18:06 pm

We let kiddos bounce on a specialized chair or cushion. Rhe other kids just accept that some kids have different needs, different expectations and therefore allowances. We also spend a lot of time holding lessons and even lunch outside!

meredith davey

12/16/2018 08:04:30 pm

a time could be made in the day specifically for running around or some sort of excited game or dance time, so that the high activity child is not busting out of her skin trying to do calm things.

Naomi Summer

12/16/2018 08:23:33 pm

A variety of activities to keep the child's interest, active activities to get the extra energy out. Outdoor time, sensory activities, and things like that. Obviously close supervision and making sure the classroom is a safe environment is imperative, as well.

Hayley Aman

12/16/2018 09:47:46 pm

Busy bodies and busy mind call for a busy schedule. Lots of activities involving movement or trays and actvities that are vey engaging.

Tori

12/17/2018 02:33:51 pm

As someone with adult adhd I try my best to be compassionate and to use my experiences to understand children with higher activity levels. I agree with using stimulating trays and activities, in my class we use separate tables and switch during academic time to keep attention spans. We also focus on having more hands on activities or doing dancing or letting children with attention problems stand during circle time

Jodie

12/17/2018 07:02:47 pm

For children with high activity levels it is important to incorporate movement and plenty of large motor activities through out the day. This can be done with extra time outside or large motor activities suited for indoors such as obstacle courses, dance, and different active games.

Zoe V

12/18/2018 12:50:49 pm

List one way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level?

There are a multitude of ways to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level, including allowing for outside time to give more time for running, walking, jumping etc. But if you're looking for one way to improve classroom activities is I would suggest rotating toys out frequently, that keeps kids involved and doesn't allow for boredom.

Christopher Causey

12/18/2018 01:13:36 pm

There are many ways to accommodate a child with high activity needs. I would plan a lot of moving activities such as circle time with song and dance, outdoor play with interactive games as well as play that involves movement such as building blocks or playing with cars.

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