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Engaging, Research-Based Math Programs for
Special Education
Math & Movement offers a supplemental special ed math curriculum to support students in grades Pre-K-6. Our hands-on, movement-based approach provides a creative math curriculum for special education classrooms, helping students of all abilities build a strong foundation in numeracy and literacy.
Each Math & Movement package includes special education materials for teachers, such as colorful floor mats, lesson plans, and manipulatives, specifically designed for inclusive classrooms. Using these resources, your special education math curriculum can satisfy the needs of both beginners and advanced learners. Our materials and activities align with state standards and use evidence-based practices in special education.
Kinesthetic Learning Transforms Math Special Education
Traditional instruction often overlooks the needs of kinesthetic learners. That’s where our special education math resources come in. Math & Movement provides a multi-sensory, research-based math program for special education students that allows learners to physically engage with core concepts. This approach is especially helpful for students with IEPs, ADHD, and autism.
Our supplemental special ed math curriculum can help increase focus, participation, and academic confidence. It also seamlessly integrates into any sped math setting, meeting the needs of diverse learners using inclusive special education materials.
Supporting IEP Goals
IEP alignment is central to our work. Math & Movement’s adaptive materials for special education provide built-in support for individualized instruction. These tools make it easier for teachers to align lessons with IEP goals and monitor progress.
Children often struggle with traditional learning methods. Our special ed math lessons are built to honor how students learn best – through movement and exploration. These strategies support differentiated learning and give students the confidence and skills they need to grow with a strong math curriculum for special education.
Why Math & Movement Works
Backed by Science
Our program is supported by extensive brain science research. We use the positive link between movement and learning to increase learning and improve concept retention.
Easy To Implement
Our materials are thoughtfully crafted to cater to the needs of both educators and students, providing an engaging experience for students while still being easily implemented into daily lessons.
Versatile for Every Setting
Our activities seamlessly adapt to individual students, small groups, large classrooms, and various learning times, including after/before school and physical education, ensuring flexibility for all environments.
Adaptive Materials for Special Education
We’re committed to making special education materials that work for every learner. Our mats and manipulatives are flexible enough to be used on tables, floors, or walls – perfect for students with mobility challenges. All resources are thoughtfully developed as adaptive materials for special education classrooms.
- Scaffolding supports various learning levels
- Visual cues, simple instructions, and tactile engagement reduce frustration
- Designed for small groups, sensory rooms, or one-on-one instruction
- Fully aligned with special ed math curriculum goals
Our special education materials for teachers promote student growth, engagement, and equity in learning – no matter their ability level.
Professional Development for Special Ed Teachers
We understand that integrating new teaching approaches requires support. Math & Movement offers in-person and virtual professional development tailored for special education teams. These sessions provide training to use our supplementary special education math curriculum, making it easy to implement in both inclusive and self-contained classrooms.
Each workshop covers how to apply our special education math lesson plans, use our kinesthetic learning materials, and support students with a range of learning differences. Teachers earn PD credit while gaining experience with a proven, evidence-based practice in special education.
Why Educators Trust Our Math Strategies for
Special Education
Special education professionals choose Math & Movement for its flexibility, accessibility, and real-world results. Our special education materials for teachers are:
- Designed to boost engagement through movement-based learning
- Built to enhance focus, behavior, and retention
- Easily adapted for IEP goals and diverse learning styles
- Compatible with inclusive and self-contained special education math classrooms
- Built around special education math needs
“We are big fans of movement-based learning and understand that not all of our students learn in the same way. Using these mats has and will continue to help support our tactile/ kinesthetic learners.”
Desire, Math Coordinator
Results From Our Research-Based Math Program
Educators consistently report strong outcomes using our research-based math program for special education students. Whether it’s an individual intervention or whole-class activities, teachers see higher student engagement, more academic growth, and better IEP alignment.
Meet Yolanda:
Special Educator and Movement Enthusiast!
Check out this interview between Math & Movement Founder Suzy Koontz and a special education teacher, Yolanda. Yolanda has been an educator for about 16 years all across the country. In this discussion, she talks about:
- Her journey to becoming a special education teacher
- Working at an alternative school and at a psychiatric residential facility for children and young adults
- Her experiences using Math & Movement with middle school and high school students
- How she encouraged her students with ACEs
- Moving to Alaska and working in a school populated by indigenous Alaskan students
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We hope you take the time to listen to this insightful conversation!
Disclaimer – Sensitive information discussed. Possible triggers for those who have experienced trauma. This discussion covers sensitive topics like Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in my purchase from Math & Movement?
With your purchase, you’ll receive kinesthetic learning materials for your students. Shop by material, grade level, or subject. Or, choose one of our kits to match your needs.
Every order includes access to our online activity database. There, you’ll find ways to use your materials, lesson plans, and printable worksheets and manipulatives.
Our program is designed with ease-of-use in mind, making our materials perfect for general and special education classrooms.
Is Math & Movement a full special education math curriculum or a supplemental resource?
Math & Movement is a supplemental math curriculum for special education that reinforces core concepts through kinesthetic learning. It’s designed to complement your school’s existing curriculum with engaging, hands-on practice.
Do kinesthetic activities benefit special education students?
Kinesthetic learning leans into movement, touch, and physical engagement to help students understand new information. Using these methods for teaching special education math will support multiple learning styles, increase focus and confidence in the classroom, and help build muscle memory. Each of these things and more can help your special education students receive the education they deserve.
Are your materials accessible for students with mobility or sensory needs?
Yes. All resources are designed as adaptive materials for special education, with options for tabletop use, visual supports, and simplified instructions for diverse learning profiles.
How does Math & Movement support IEP goals?
Math & Movement aligns with IEP goals by offering special ed math curriculum activities that are easily adaptable for individual learning needs. The movement-based structure supports academic, behavioral, and motor objectives, and teachers can use the program to track and document student progress.
Can Math & Movement be used with students working below grade level?
Definitely! Our activities are easily differentiated and scaffolded, making them ideal for students who need additional support or are learning at a different pace.
Do you have data supporting the program's effectiveness?
Yes! We are a research-based math program. Our studies show significant gains in math fluency, number sense, and engagement from participating in the Math & Movement program. Check out our Data Page for more!
Can I track student progress and use this for math assessments?
Yes. The program includes informal and formal math assessments for special education that can be used for IEP tracking, parent meetings, and progress monitoring.
How does Math & Movement support different learning styles?
Math & Movement uses a multi-sensory approach to learning, combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements. Our manipulatives make learning and practicing math while moving possible. Plus, the bright designs are attractive to visual learners, and many of our activities include auditory components, like counting aloud or explaining one’s thinking.
Do your products align with state standards?
Yes! Please visit our State Standards page to view the alignment of our materials with several state standards.
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