​When you step into Summerdale Early Childhood Center, you’ll notice a colorful mural on a hallway floor. Our sensory pathway at Summerdale is colorful and nature-themed. The pathway runs the length of one of our hallways. Many of our children with sensory needs, as well as children struggling with social emotional issues, benefit from this pathway. The pathway is utilized as a movement or sensory break for our students as needed during the school day. These types of sensory breaks can aide students to focus their attention and increase their ability to retain information in order to grow in their classrooms. Thank you to the Dean Alan Olson Foundation for funding this project.