1. Sensory Learning Courtney King

2. Brain-Based Learning Stimulating Challenge Guidance from adult 3. Creates Connections Repetition Practice Automacity 4. Sensory Input Visual Auditory Kinesthetic 5. Open-Ended Play Play is a set of behaviors that are freely chosen, personally directed, and intrinsically motivated. Wilson (2010) 6. Natural Explorers Curiosity Observers Learn from others 7. Communication Social and Emotional Self-regulation Verbal and nonverbal cues 8. Sensory stimulation How to Process information How the world works 9. Cause and Effect Failure leads to success Success leads to confidence Learns from prior knowledge 10. Emotional Response Novel Ideas New Information Create Memories 11. Hands-on Experiences Tactile experience Learn by doing Visual input 12. Develop Schemas Develop their own views Individual perceptions Adapt and react to situations 13. Home to School Rules Peers Stress 14. Adult Interaction Positive Caring Communication 15. Language and Words Books Cozy and inviting Eye level displays Wikimedia commons 16. What do you notice? Children Teacher Book 17. Writing and Drawing Provide a variety of writing tools Offer unlined paper, whiteboards Talk about the pictures together 18. Writing Space Eye level visual support materials Free choice of writing tools Organized layout for ease of use 19. Problem Solving Patterns Numbers Abstract and analytic 20. Time to Focus Blocks, construction Manipulatives Hands-on 21. Principles to Consider Overstimulation Color Light 22. Visual Art Think in pictures and images Visual Artistic and imaginative 23. Creative Space Free choice materials Sculpting Take the inside out 24. Natural Learners Sorting and classifying Interest in natural environment Science 25. Natural Spaces Bring the Outside in Take the inside out Playground 26. Kinesthetic Space Movement Exercise Improves Memory 27. Open Space Gross Motor Movement Free of obstructions Variety of movements 28. Swings Stimulates the inner ear and promotes language Novelty Gross motor development 29. Social and Emotional Spaces Includes peers Involves adults Dramatic Play 30. Levels of Play Looking Up Floor Play Table Play 31. Musical Space Triggers Emotion Engages Memory Reaches Many parts of the brain 32. Props Variety Different Themes Dress-up 33. Learning in Context Interpersonal Skills Intrapersonal Skills 34. 21st Century Relevant Meaningful 35. Learning Exploration Creativity Problem solving Adult interaction Choices 36. Principles to Remember Create memorable experiences Build on positive emotion. Provide open-ended play. Be predictable Provide a safe environment