sensory smart classrooms in the amherst preschool program

Sensory Smart Classrooms in the Amherst Preschool

Program

Presented by Alicia Chin-Gibbons & Joan Epstein

November 6, 2009

CREATING SENSORY CENTER, CURRICULUM AND PREPARING FOR

WORKSHOP

Preschool Sensory Processing Strategies In-serviceAn Inclusive and Collaborative Approach

Wednesday, September 16Crocker Farm Computer Lab

1:45 -3:00 (Starts Promptly)

Presenters: Stephanie Joyce, Marjory Ackerman, Joan Epstein and Alicia Chin-Gibbons

In preparation for the development of preschool sensory centers: Joan will give a presentation on the basics of sensory processing. Marjory and Stephanie will share their collaborative model developed to support children with sensory processing needs in the first grade classroom. Their successful collaboration will describe the creation of a classroom sensory center and curriculum utilized to support the sensory needs of first grade students. Preschool staff will begin problem solving how to develop this model appropriate for 3-5 year olds. Alicia will address the importance of collaboration.

All Preschool Staff are Invited

PRESENTERS

PARTICIPANTS

ALICIA’S MODEL SENSORY AREA

SENSORY AREA/MATERIALS IN USE

Ahhhh better!

Too loud!

HOW DOES YOUR BODY FEEL???

SENSORY CURRICULUM/ACTIVITIES