Hey there, teacher friends!
It’s cold, it’s dark and we are all feeling it! Winter time can bring its own set of challenges for special education classes and its teachers.
And yet, as temperatures drop and daylight dwindles, it’s important to keep students engaged and motivated!
One way to do this is through daily warm-ups that promote physical activity, cognitive development, and socialisation.
In today’s blog let’s look at all the wonderful winter daily warm Ups we can use to keep our kids motivated to learn!
Morning Stretching Exercises
Encourage students to start the day with a few simple stretching exercises.
This can help them wake up their bodies and get their blood flowing. You can create a routine that includes stretches like arm circles, toe touches, and neck rolls.
It’s also a great opportunity to practise counting and sequencing skills.
Brain Teasers
Winter is a great time to focus on cognitive development.
Brain teasers are a fun way to challenge students and get them thinking creatively.
You can use puzzles, riddles, and word games to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Socialisation Activities
For students with socialisation goals, winter can be a difficult time.
Encourage socialisation with activities like conversation starters, team-building exercises, and cooperative games.
These activities can help students build relationships with their peers and develop communication skills.
Winter Themed Activities
Winter offers a wealth of opportunities for themed activities.
You can create a winter-themed sensory bin filled with snow, pinecones, and other winter objects.
How about trying some of directed drawing or bulletin board winter themed activities?
They are great for winter themed content to get your students motivated.
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Daily morning warm ups activity
Daily warm-up resources are a great way to get students with special needs engaged and focused at the start of the day.
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By incorporating daily warm-ups into your special education class, you can help students stay engaged, motivated, and focused during the winter season.
Remember to keep things fun and interactive to ensure that students enjoy the activities and stay engaged.
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