by Tara Pelton | Jul 18, 2013 | Blog
Learning Tools and Techniques may assist in informal assessment of a student. The kit includes Abacus’ for teacher and student, 12 of red, blue and red circles, rulers and a calculator with large type. These items are for use in determining child’s...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 10, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
Educational Kinesiology: Special Needs; Gross Motor Skills; Danzen (c) Dance; Tap Dance “The importance of gross motor training in the development of curriculum for exceptional individuals has been well documented by research findings. (Sharen Kokaska....
by Tara Pelton | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Posture and Brain Health, Special Eduucation, Special Needs Education
In my work in the field of dance and kinesiology (study of movement), I recommend my students to sit in chairs as little as possible. Teachers and Parents: if your child is having difficulty sitting in a chair for the entire study period or simply does not want to do...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Mathematics, Special Eduucation
Mathematics Diagnostic Game #1: Number Recognition: Observations of Patterns in Mathematics (c) Tara Pelton. For particular use in Special Needs Education for Exceptional Children Materials: A deck of cards, large table Student Actions: Shuffle cards well. Flip them...
by Tara Pelton | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology, Exceptional Children, Mathematics
Mathematics Diagnostic Game #1: Differences and Similarities: Observations of Patterns in Mathematics (c) Tara Pelton. For particular use in Special Needs Education for Exceptional Children Materials: A deck of cards, large table Student Actions: Shuffle cards well....
by Tara Pelton | Jul 5, 2013 | Blog, Educational Kinesiology
In 1983 I received the blessing of studying tap dancing with Jimmy Slyde. Crazy, I know! Just to watch him move across the floor live and in person – it was a feast for the soul. It was nearly impossible to dance in his presence because I was spellbound (and...
