Dim or Natural Lighting
Overview
Dim or natural lighting provides a calming environment. For example, when enough natural light comes through windows, dimming the lights supports students' Sensory Integration needs by decreasing visual stimulation.
Example: Use This Strategy in the Classroom
Watch how these teachers describe the benefits of an adjustable lighting system. They report an increase in reading speed as well as a decrease of errors and hyperactive behavior.
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Learn how lighting products such as Acuity Brands Tunable White Lighting can allow teachers and students to dim and tune lighting in the classroom to support increased learning and focus.
Additional Resources
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
More Physical Space Strategies
Having space where students can go supports Self-regulation and individual deliberate practice.
Multiple tables and chairs on wheels allow for setting up the classroom to support the desired learning outcomes of each activity.
Multiple display spaces help develop oral language skills as well as Social Awareness & Relationship Skills by allowing groups to share information easily as they work.
Multiple writing surfaces promote collaboration by allowing groups to share information easily as they work.
Decreasing extra audio input provides a focused learning environment.
Math games and manipulatives for vision differences support math development for learners with visual needs.
Children's literature can be a welcoming way to help students learn math vocabulary and concepts.
Providing ways for students to adjust sound level supports individual auditory needs.
Providing ways for students to meet their individual temperature needs supports focus and Self-regulation.
Spaces that are structured, organized, and clean provide increased room for collaboration and active learning.
