Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Heavy Work in a Smart Start Classroom

    • Welcome!

    • Learning Objectives
  • 2

    A Sensory Diet & Heavy Work

    • A Sensory Diet & Heavy Work

    • All About the Brain

    • What is a Sensory Diet?

    • What is Heavy Work?

    • What is Proprioception?
  • 3

    Why Children Need Heavy Work

    • Why Children Need Heavy Work

    • What is the Benefit?

    • Signs a Child Might Benefit

    • Heavy Work & Body Awareness
  • 4

    Integrating Heavy Work

    • Integrating Heavy Work

    • The WHY Behind WHEN

    • Embedding into Your Routine

    • Indoor Ideas

    • Outdoor Ideas

    • Tools, Supports, and Classroom Setups

    • Tools, Supports & Classroom Setups (2)

    • Big Body Breaks

    • Example Schedule

    • Common Challenges
  • 5

    Communication

    • Communicating the Concept

    • Communication and Collaboration

    • Explaining to Children

    • Explaining to Parents

    • Explaining to Other Teachers

    • Shared Phrases

  • 6

    Reflection & Wrap Up

    • Bringing it All Together

    • Wrap Up

    • Reflection