Meridian Campus Classroom Highlights by Krista

We wanted to take the time to introduce you to some of the special rooms we have at the Meridian Campus. Here are the highlights for each:

The Library

Our new library is slowly coming together. There are many things to borrow including children’s books, parenting and self-help books, cds, dvds, videos and more. We are accepting donations for the library. We are accepting any genre of book, cd, or dvd. If it is something that doesn’t fit in with the scope of our library, our librarian Gretchen is taking them to Powell’s Bookstore for credit to purchase needed items.

The OT Room

Our occupational therapy room is up and running. It is equipped with many items for occupational therapy including many sizes of yoga balls, a mini-trampoline, a tent, and a special swing. It is designed to help our children with neuromuscular development, fine motor/self-help skill development, and sensory processing. It allows children with developmental delays to experience the joy of success in play, self-care, and social occupations. It is even equipped with a swing to increase calming and organizing input by providing deep touch pressure and vestibular stimulation. The children all love visiting the OT room and it is always a treat!

The Computer Lab

A large thank you to the Carlsen family for donating the computers for our computer lab and, to the Wendt family for their generous financial contribution. Our computer lab is equipped with computers and all kinds of learning software. The children will use the computer to learn basic skills as well as computer skills, which are critical in today’s computerized world. If you have access to computer programs appropriate for children, we are always accepting donations! The Art Room We have a special room dedicated to artistic endeavors. It is filled with collage items, beading, magazines, paints and all kinds of items just waiting for our children’s imaginations. Please note that it is available for sign up and we would love it if parents would come in and lead classes in art projects. What a wonderful (and fun) way to earn volunteer hours and make your child’s day! Kids sometimes forget the day-to-day things we do for them as parents, but they will never forget the day mommy or daddy came to school to do a project with the class! We have lots of books in our library or ask your child’s teacher if you need some ideas for activities.