Group Time Tools

Group Time gives everyone a chance to come read a story, sing, dance, chat and learn new things together! It is also a time of day where it can be a little tricky to sit still and focus quietly. Teacher Andrea spoke to the Pandas about our basket of group time tools! These tools are meant to help the children regulate their minds and bodies if they are having a difficult time sitting quitely or still. The basket is filled with various items that are stretchy, squishy, and bendable. Studies show that sometimes children will need to be doing something with a part of their bodies to help them feel stimulated and focus better! 

They are also practicing social-emotional regulation by learning to accept that you may not always get the group time tool you wanted, but a different one is always available to help!