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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Liz Wangaard

7/1/2018 09:11:26 am

Incorporating games and physical activity in lesson plans can really help out a student with a high activity level. Also, being sure that a routine is followed can help calm the student down until they know their activity is coming.

Jenin

7/1/2018 02:06:03 pm

Physical activities are great especially as you said that the child knows it's coming and is anticipating the activity. I like to sing a walk around the carpet song before sitting down for circle to get the energy out. We don't just walk but we sing to jump skip swim crawl around the carpet.

Carolina Hernandez

7/1/2018 04:44:22 pm

I currently have a class in which a few of my students have high activity levels, therefore, I have incorporated recreational time, music time where the children dance and sing. Additionally, I've added safe motors skills that can be done in class

Emmitt Szczepczynski

7/1/2018 10:10:27 pm

Not forcing the child to sit in a chair, giving options for walking around or fidget gadgets while listening, and having specific activity times where the child can move and release energy in a controlled and positive setting.

Victor Solis

7/1/2018 10:58:51 pm

Providing opportunities for the child to succeed through scaffolding. Such as creating frequent rotations in teacher molded stations where the high activity student excels with a fine motor focus. This is paired by also being exposed to stations that focus on balance and coordination through maintaining the body controlled to finish a task. Having success and exposure in these different abilities is beneficial not only to the high activity child but to others of varied temperaments as well.

breanna

7/2/2018 07:43:17 am

Adapting a classroom for children with high activity levels can be simply achieved by Providing high energy activities in everyday lesson plans. I noticed with my students the prefer routine and If we stick to that they are less rowdy throughout the day and less likely to cry.

autumn rae

7/2/2018 02:08:27 pm

one way to accommodate a high activity level child in the classroom/facility is to set aside time for going on walks, playing games such as musical chairs, and even doing things like yoga or dancing

Katie Funk

7/2/2018 05:41:51 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is to provide an open and organized space with "stations" or areas providing a wide variety of activity options. For example: a painting area, coloring area with pencils, crayons, markers, etc., a sensory area, a reading area, etc. This is something all children can benefit from since each child is different.

Erica Vargas

7/3/2018 08:37:06 pm

One way to adapt the classroom to a child with a high activity level is to have lots of music and total body activites to keep the child engaged.

Erica

7/3/2018 09:08:52 pm

A way I would adapt the classroom to a child with a high activity level is to have many activities with their hands, feet, mind engaged at all times. To have an activity for the child to feel comfortable.

Jessica Key

7/4/2018 09:02:13 am

To have multiple stations set up that they can move around at with ease, such as sensory bins, obstacle courses, and dramatic play stations.

Cassandra Dozier

7/4/2018 03:23:27 pm

One way that I adapt a activity for a child with a high activity level is to invest in a lot of creative and outdoor time. I do tons of craft projects and sports to keep the child engaged and plus getting out some energy while they are playing outside.

Fatema Chinikamwala

7/5/2018 11:53:38 am

Inculde him in more of physical activites , have them walk a bit of more . In my class I ask if she would like to hold the stroller with other kids and walk and she loves it

Kelly Hartmann

7/5/2018 02:19:48 pm

To accommodate a child with a high activity level, I would ensure that the free play area has some kind of gross motor activity. A ball pit, a catching game, or an obstacle course are some examples of a gross motor activity that will help a child with a high activity level to use their energy productively

elaina

7/5/2018 02:42:58 pm

i would give the child out doors time where they can take out all their energy. also create fun games for them to do.

KAG

7/5/2018 04:22:59 pm

I would provide a very stimulating environment with multiple activities available for a high-activity-level child. These would include sights, sounds, colors, and tactile activities.

Jennifer Lemos

7/5/2018 07:18:02 pm

In order to best accommodate a high activity child there should be appropriate materials that grab and hold the child's attention that would that would be primarily Sensorial based. Movement activities prior and during group times would promote better focus during discussion times. The child should not have consequences for high activity but should be offered redirection.

LUK

7/5/2018 07:37:37 pm

I would like to give them some outdoor activities when facing the child with high activity level, child with high activity level normally getting tired very quick when they try to do something newly and challenge to them

Emma

7/5/2018 08:19:14 pm

I give children plenty of time to play in the gym or play outside so children can get out their energy. We also move through daily stations that are each short so high energy kids don't get bored.

Erin Fairchild

7/5/2018 09:00:30 pm

Use bright colors, objects, and art supplies during a 'designated and semi-structured' creativity time.

arizbhet

7/5/2018 10:46:04 pm

i let children play with what they feel more comfortable and interact with them t7o learn more about them

dezreen

7/6/2018 10:27:06 am

i would adapt my classroom for children with a high activity level for safe outdoor activities.

Molly

7/6/2018 08:47:28 pm

give them options and make sure there is a lot of room to move around and during sitting down times make sure to give them breaks

Savana Chapman

7/6/2018 09:57:46 pm

For a child with a high activity level I would ensure they got outside time where they can safely run and play and burn off some energy. I would also make sure that I provide them with class room activities that involved movement. Helping clean up quickly or dancing.

Andrea

7/7/2018 11:43:42 am

For a child with a high activity level I would create a classroom plan that gives the child opportunities to use their whole body, for example; dancing, jumping, marching, etc. I would also make sure that their would be a little extra outside time then usual, just so they can let out energy.

Abigail Hall

7/7/2018 02:37:19 pm

In my classroom it's important to have an area where children are able to use their entire bodies. We go through many activities such as the "Head, shoulders, knees, and toes" song, as well as "The Hokey Pokey". These encourage the children to devote their energy to a more productive AND safe activity. Running around a classroom can be dangerous and cause injuries to not only the child running, but other children as well. So avoiding that is very important to maintain a safe environment.

Olivia Morse

7/7/2018 04:04:24 pm

To accommodate a child's high activity level, I might give them a fidget toy for times they need to sit down (meals, circle time, etc). For other times, I would give them an option to go outside, use a sensory bin, stack blocks, rather than sitting quietly listening to a book or something else quiet and still. I would also try to incorporate dancing and movement into our routine as much as possible.

Olivia

7/7/2018 07:48:58 pm

Make sure to give the child plenty of exercise and play. Teach them through things they enjoy.

Savannah

7/8/2018 10:48:52 am

Make activites that will get them moving and excited. Having them sit down for a lesson can be challenging, so having them move around and enjoy the lesson is easiest.

Sarah Bradshaw

7/8/2018 11:58:08 am

If one has a very high activity level, like I have in my class, I normally take them on a walk around the playground, and or I would even play their favorite music so they can dance and sing around the classroom

Kristy Keller

7/8/2018 01:16:25 pm

I would vary the atmosphere of the room through music as well as opportunities for creative, dance, and singing. Opportunities for the children with high energy to engage in activities where they can express their selves.

Alec

7/8/2018 02:28:53 pm

Keep the kids moving with fun physical activities, like playing games or playing at the park. If the activity calls for expressing creativity, give them more options on what they want to create.

Mohamud

7/9/2018 02:31:54 pm

One way is to adjust the classroom schedule to accommodate the need to be up and active throughout the day. Another way is to allow the child accessibility to explore the classroom of activity and games that require children to get up and be active rather than sitting down and doing classroom activities.

Ana K Torres Albino

7/9/2018 07:43:41 pm

One way to adjust the classroom to meet the child's need is to include activities in which he will be included that require lots of movement.

Mary

7/9/2018 08:42:38 pm

There are multiple ways to adapt your classroom to the child's need. You can do a lot of dancing and have a lot of "table" activities and also play lots of games with the whole class so that way everyone has fun. As well as you can play pretend with the whole class. I have a couple students that are very high energy and they love when we include them in the whole class. As well as our dancing time.

Rebekah Blonski

7/9/2018 11:08:20 pm

The easiest way to accommodate for this child would be to incorporate more physically engaging games or demonstrations into your lessons. My favorite thing to do with my kids when they get really high energy and very active is to have them start acting out how animals walk from one of their favorite classroom books. This gets them hopping around the room like frogs or some other animals that gets them to expend some of their energy.

Erin

7/10/2018 01:16:51 am

I would incorporate activities into the day to allow them to have that active time and give them breaks from sitting and learning times.

mahdis

7/10/2018 07:24:22 am

we all recognize children who are always on the go as compared who move slow and deliberate pace. adapting furniture by lowering chairs and securing desk and limiting visual clutter on walls can help reduce distraction for children playing with soft music and helping with sensory stimulating.

Heidi

7/10/2018 01:43:30 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level is to provide the classroom it inter-changing stations to allow the child to move through the classroom such as sensory with sand and water, creative time, music, and dramatic play as well as activities such as games, gym time and outside time.

Chloe Liang

7/10/2018 02:39:16 pm

I would regularly rotate toys so that they find something new to engage with and develop new games themselves. I lengthen outside play when able and create art and craft projects that allow them in try many different types of art in one piece. I make sure that the toys are brightly colored and lead them in motor activities that test their skill and incorporate things they love (such as music, dancing, stretching, jumping, etc.).

Dora Cardenas

7/10/2018 03:22:39 pm

I would try to include activities such as musical chairs or duck,duck,goose.

Debbie McFadden

7/10/2018 08:31:45 pm

I think it's best to provide options for activities both indoors and outdoors. A mix of painting, building, dance, song, movement, exercise which all could be done alone or in groups.

Mary Graham-Comerford

7/10/2018 08:50:45 pm

One way to adapt your classroom for a child with a high activity level would be to have plenty of movement activities or games throughout the day such as an active song before reading a story during circletime.. .

Veneta Brindley

7/10/2018 11:20:20 pm

I would make to have plenty of physical activities, dancing clapping, Simon says, music, and board games

Carrie

7/11/2018 06:31:59 am

To adapt the classroom for a high activity child I would include lots of dancing, music and movement routines in the day as well as learning games that incorporate physical movements like learning the alphabet by shaping your body into the letter, or making a movement that mimics an animal that starts with that letter, etc.

Melissa Schmidt

7/11/2018 11:13:51 am

I would adapt my classroom for a child with a high activity level by giving them opportunities to use that energy in positive ways through games and also create a consistent routine so they know when they can be energetic and when they need to be calm.

Cecilia

7/11/2018 01:26:23 pm

I have had the chance to have several high energy children throughout my career and after getting to know the child I make sure I can have activities offered in my classroom that are stimulating to them and I have also gone to the extent to make sure they run their energy out on the playground during recess so they know that there is a time and place for that

Nebyat Tekle

7/11/2018 05:26:18 pm

Wide space for physical activities , a lot of toys , musical instrument . Out door bicycle .

Kimber

7/12/2018 11:03:50 am

Lots of movement activities to help the child get their energy out in a constructive way. Materials in the classroom that encourage movement. Lots of opportunities to play outside and explore in nature.

mary carnahan

7/12/2018 11:45:30 am

one way I would adapt my classroom for a child with high activity levels is go on a walk having them sit down for stuff like circle time or lunch time so they get some energy out

Elese Hersel

7/12/2018 12:46:58 pm

Fingerplays and short games or stretches performed at the beginning of any time that they are needing to sit still for any length of time such as before story time, are very helpful in letting them get their wiggles out--also being aware of their attention span so you don't over-tax their ability to be still by requiring too long of a timeframe.

Megan

7/12/2018 01:27:28 pm

In the lessons have activities that require the kids to move around and wiggle.

Gina Alvarado

7/12/2018 02:17:35 pm

Having multiple activities that are engaging to children with high energy gives them the freedom to express themselves and makes them feel they are part of the group and not constantly in trouble or being reprimanded

Juanita Coronado

7/12/2018 03:06:57 pm

Incorporating more physical activities and games into the day to day classroom activities. Also, constantly changing the activities in our classroom to keep their minds and bodies busy and learning.

karla vargas

7/12/2018 04:44:13 pm

For a child with high activity level, I would adapt my classroom by incorporating physical and interaction-based activities such as hot potato or musical chairs. This way I can ensure the safety of the activity by a "confined" space and also ensure that the child is active and engaging instead of sitting down in a chair and not working his pros motor skills.

Kimi Linaman

7/12/2018 05:58:22 pm

For a child with high activity level I might have some options in my classroom like and individual small trampoline. I would provide plenty of opportunities for movement through games, and dancing. Also providing children with fidget toys or a sensory toy that they can manipulate.

Cassandra Parshall

7/13/2018 05:38:00 pm

I would adapt by allowing lots of time outside or having an area of the classroom where it is safe to run and climb.

Jessica Finnigan

7/13/2018 09:25:39 pm

Lots of physical activity or creative/messy indoor activity, or an indoor obstacle course with smaller activities inside.

Allyson Gledhill

7/14/2018 04:14:17 pm

Make sure there is ample opportunity for physical activity. Music and movement, outdoor time, encourage standing and use a board so the child is not looking down at a desk.

Hadeel Salbookh

7/14/2018 07:10:15 pm

Gregg Vaughn

7/15/2018 03:34:47 pm

One way would be to create different play spaces, so that those with high energy can have their own space, while those who enjoy less rough play may have their space as well

melisa suljic

7/15/2018 05:18:17 pm

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

The best thing to do is to have more options for them on things to do so that if one activity isnt fun for them they can do another. This preparation can avoid conflict but also build positivity for your child

Elizabet Lopez

7/15/2018 06:50:40 pm

One way would be to create more physical activities and ensure that the child takes full advantages of the activity and also work really hard to always keep a routine that helps the child be more calm by knowing what is "expected". And of course making sure that you have a safe environment where there are less possibilities for the child to accidentally harm herself/himself.

liliya

7/15/2018 07:01:16 pm

provide various physical activities, more outdoor play time and space to run around

jeesook

7/15/2018 07:52:34 pm

I would allow time and space for movement in daily routines. When selecting chores, help the child choose ones that involve gross motor movement .

Ashley E Elmer

7/15/2018 07:55:35 pm

One way to adjust a classroom for a child with a high activity level is to incorporate jobs that students can be asked to accomplish. Perhaps the child that likes to be more active can help prepare snack, carry small outdoor equipment, and be given other small tasks that allow their energy to be used appropriately throughout the day.

Ashley Seward

7/15/2018 10:02:55 pm

One way to adjust a classroom with a child that has a high activity level is making sure the daily schedule is structured and has routine. You may give that child special helper tasks to complete throughout the day. You may also try to engage more hands-on or physical movement during a lesson.

Jackie Hubenet

7/16/2018 09:02:52 am

There are many ways to adjust the classroom for a high activity level. Allowing a child to choose to change activities and setting up the classroom space so that it allows for active flow of students is helpful. "Circle time" should be engaging with songs and stories that include movements and interactions. Allowing for plenty of active outdoor play time is important.

Jenel bode

7/16/2018 10:40:34 am

In my classroom we start out our day with songs that involve movement. Every week is a new theme so I come up with songs that are new every week to keep the kids interested. After songs we get the wiggles out by stretching and doing simple exercises. Then sitting and focusing on our breathing to get calmed down.
Throughout the day if I find the class getting restless, I gather them together and do simple exercises and stretches.

Ronni Phillips

7/16/2018 01:21:12 pm

I would have to say that the best one I have experienced so far is the class that had a Russian teacher who taught our kids to sing a Russian song. Culturally diverse, fun for the kids and quite entertaining for parents and teachers alike.

Sudha

7/16/2018 07:42:01 pm

I would vary the atmosphere of the room through music as well as opportunities for creative, dance and singing. Opportunities for children with high energy to engage in activities where they can express themselves.

Tabatha Kiely

7/16/2018 10:14:56 pm

I think a child would prosper with many different centers that they can move around easily and keep busy. I have a few children that fit this and I give them tasks and that seems to keep them occupied. We also like to do lots of outside activities as a classroom if we can.

Courtney Charlton

7/17/2018 12:55:48 pm

Incorporate more high activity activities into your class routine

Eibhlin Berge

7/17/2018 01:27:00 pm

I think having music play so they can dance or incorporate more classroom games/ activities where everyone is working together also making sure the classroom has structure and a schedule will help children with easier transitions.

Emma Mischke

7/17/2018 07:49:01 pm

One way I could adapt a classroom for a child with a high activity level is to make sure we don't spend too much time just sitting in chairs or on the floor. I would make sure those times where staying still is necessary are done in intervals with times where playing and outdoor time is provided.

Cassandra Hanson

7/17/2018 09:22:40 pm

One way to adapt a classroom for a child with a high activity level is to incorporate movement and interactive activities into lessons, and not just sitting on the floor a whole lot. Making the schedule has times of sitting, and staying still split up and made shorter, with movement and high energy activities in between.

Shataja Jones

7/17/2018 10:18:50 pm

One way you can adapt a classroom for children with high activity level is by incorporating music, excise and other movement into your lesson plan.

Arie Dow

7/17/2018 11:22:06 pm

For children with an high activity level I would have a time during the day for them to play outside, I would have music playing so the children can dance around and have fun. I would have less time sitting around and doing nothing.

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