Geo Color Hop Mat
Children and students can learn their colors and shapes by hopping on our Geo Color Hop Mat!
Dimensions: 60" x 60"
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ABC Pathways Mat Figure 8 Package
About Our ABC Pathways Package
Movement activities on the ABC Pathways are endless and allow the students to learn the letters of the alphabet kinesthetically. Walking the ABC Pathways Mat, the students are able to kinesthetically trace each letter of the alphabet, while strengthening gross motor skills, eye tracking, and cross lateralization - 3 foundations critical to learning.
Our ABC Pathways Package is designed for:
The ABC Pathways Mat Package is designed to prepare our students brains to be ready for learning in the classroom. The patented design works to relax and refocus the brain giving the child a chance to strengthen their self regulation skills. As research shows, a child acting out is a child calling out for help to cope with their current emotional state. Walking the ABC Pathways Mat creates a meditative rhythm that works to calm the brain waves and soothe the child. The movement is designed to help the child reset and refocus. The ABC Pathways Mat is used in Action Based Learning Labs, classrooms, hallways, and libraries to give the student an opportunity to practice self regulation.
#1 HIGHEST RATED Action Based Learning Tool!
Our ABC Pathways Package Includes:
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Activity Guide
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XL Double Sided Teacher Key Card (11" x 17" Card)
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30 Student Cue Cards (8.5" x 11" Never Tear Cards)
- ABC Pathways Figure 8 Mat
ABC Pathways Surfboard
Brain Body Connection
There are muscles in our eyes that focus near and far and muscles that allow us to track left to right and up & down. Eye tracking exercises strengthen the muscles in our eyes to increase the length of time that the eyes can focus on reading. The body becomes more efficient at maintaining balance, reacting quickly to changes, and sustaining stability for longer periods. This not only improves physical coordination but also enhances mental focus and spatial awareness.
Integrating Movement with Academics in the ABL Lab
To start, students will work only on balance by moving the marble through the figure 8 and waves on the board. As basic movements are mastered, progressions can be added to introduce academic content. Student's can work on teacher provided content with a partner using flash cards or from the smart board.
ABC Pathways Surfboard Movement:
Rotational movement of the trunk, lateral push and pull off legs while balancing, slight knee bends, and engaged core.
12 Foundations of Learning Readiness Benefits:
Balance, Eye Tracking / Visual Reaction, Peripheral Awareness / Body in Space
Ways to Implement our ABL Surfboard
Use as a transitional activity! The focus and movement children use on the Surfboard can help get them prepared for the next session topic, exercise, or lesson in an environment!
Download Progressions & Activity Sheet
ABL CALMING CART
Action Based Learning Mobile Carts offer schools more flexibility to implement Action Based Learning Strategies without compromising space and budget. Carts provide ABL equipment and support materials content specific for the elementary level to assist educators in integrating academics with purposeful movement.
The purpose of this cart is to provide tools for students in need of self regulation and to reset their emotional state. Students will eventually recognize which tools work best for them and when is a good time to use them.
This cart can be used as a whole class/group. Place the cones around your space where you will put the equipment and or materials. There are 10 cones, so you can have up to 10 stations. Feel free to add more as you need. Find the corresponding Station Cards and place them in the slot at the tip of the cone. Model the expectations and proper use for each station. Model how you will have the students rotate through the stations. Instructors can use the timers from the set the duration for the stations. Adjust the amount of time at each station according to how many stations there are, how much time you have, and if you want each child to get to every station. This could be anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes.
This cart can be stored in a classroom or a central location to share with other classrooms. After modeling the expected use of each activity, students can be directed to use the calming cart when they are demonstrating behavior that is escalating; (overly excited, frustrated, sad, angry, etc). This can be done by themselves or with the supervision of another adult.
Support materials provide over 120 Activities and 35+ tools and equipment stations on board the mobile classroom cart. The provided activities can be easily modified and adapted to provide hundreds of additional activities for students as they progress. ABL accessories and equipment that can be quickly pulled off the cart and used in the hallways, classrooms or common areas for quick purposeful movement activities that prepare the brain to learn throughout the day.
In addition to the items on the cart, the package includes wall mounts that can be set up to establish a more consistent setting.
Calming Carts Include:
- (2) Boomerboards
- (2) Balance Boards
- Balance Rope
- (5) Sensory Seat Cushions
- Turtle Shell
- Standing Eye Tracker
- Handhelf Eye Tracker
- Learning Ladder and Cards
- (2) Stability Fitness Balls
- Padded Scooter Board
- (10) Assorted Cones
- (9) Juggling Scarves
- Ribbon Wands
- Tactile Domes
- Raindrop Body Sock
- Product Guide
- Activity Card Sets
- Station Cards
- And more!
Who are these carts for?
Recommended for those with or without an ABL Lab! Also, excellent for those who are already operating an existing ABL Lab within their school and looking to bring ABL beyond the lab. The equipment is versatile to accommodate various elementary grade levels (K-5), and allow students of varying capabilities to practice the 12 Foundations of Learning Readiness. Carts are portable and assist in creating a school-wide environment of Action Based Learning.
Why are purposeful movement activities important?
Neuroscience shows the relationship between the brain and body plays a critical role in the child's overall development and ability to learn. Research shows practicing specific movements can strengthen these connections and improve reading, writing, memory tasks, and allow children to absorb and retain information more efficiently.
What types of purposeful movement activities are critical to learning?
There are 12 critical areas necessary for a child to develop in order to achieve their full academic potential. These are called the 12 Foundations of Learning Readiness:
1- Crossing the Midline - Cross Lateralization
2- Body in Space - Vestibular/Proprioception
3- Balance - Spatial Orientation
4- Visual Development - Encoding Symbols
5- Rhythm - Beat Awareness and Beat Competency
6- Tactile Learning- Sensory Motor and Fine Motor Skills
7- Motor Skills - Locomotor and Nonlocomotor Skills
8- Eye/Hand Eye/Foot Coordination - Manipulative Skills
9- Physical Fitness- Strength and Flexibility
10- Cardiovascular Fitness- Aerobic
11- Problem Solving: Embodied Cognition
12- Self Management: Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
ABL Handheld Pathways Eye Tracking Board
The ABL Eye Tracker is a commercial grade teaching tool for students to help them with letter learning and spelling practice while teaching sequencing and visual tracking skills in a fun, hands-on way! The ABC PATHWAYS ™ pattern is designed to allow the student to use the marble to trace each letter of the alphabet while simultaneously improving visual tracing skills.
Benefits
- Visual Development and Visual Tracking Skills are critical foundations related to a child's ability to read and write words from left to right on the page.
- Increase hand stability and finger dexterity
- Develop hand-eye coordination
- Boost concentration
Dimensions: 23" L x 16" W
ABL Learning Package
Ladder anchors academic concepts kinesthetically by combining cognitive brain functions with physical movement. As a result stronger neural connections are built in the brain leading to improved student academic performance.
The Action Based Learning Ladder Pack INCLUDES:
- Action Based Learning Ladder
- Action Based Learning Ladder Manual/Activity Guide
- 3 Sets of Academic Cards (ABC's, Numbers, & Colors/Shapes)
NOTE: Available in package set only - not for individual sale.
ABL READING NOOK
The ABL Reading Nook will be a wonderful addition to your classroom reading corner or library. Students can relax in the semi-enclosed space to read, do homework, or self-manage. Two optional attached bookcases provide space for books or storage. This Reading Nook includes a padded seat for an added sensory component. The semi enclosed cubby assists in noise dampening and aids students in independent work and quiet reading time. The Reading Nook is designed to fit small children up to adults! *Please specify target age group when placing your order.* For early learners, the cubby nook is closer to the ground for easier access. For Middle school and up, the cubby is higher off the ground for proper ergonomics when entering and exiting the reading nook.
Benefits of our Reading Nooks
- Enhances focus
- Promotes calmness and safety
- Ideal for all learners
- Innovative personalized space
ARS62-SH Reading Nook with Shelving
Nook: 50" Wide x 20" Deep x 60" Tall
Shelves: 10" Wide x 10" Deep x 50" Tall
ARS62-N Reading Nook without Shelving
Nook: 50" Wide x 20" Deep x 60" Tall
