A few weeks ago we had the "Kids on The Block" puppet show come to the school. They discussed children with a range of disabilities in a very positive light. They also left a terrific bins of resources. I have been reading some books and doing activities from this bin. This has lead to some fabulous discussions in class and increased awareness towards students with special needs.
In the grade 1/2 class we read the book "The Don't Give-up Kid: and Learning Disabilities" by Jeanne Gehret. It is a fabulous book about perseverance and how success is possible, but the learning may take a bit more time and have to be done in a different way.
This book may be of benefit to many students if you would like to get a copy. The bin has a number of fabulous books on a wide range of disabilities. If you would like suggestions of more books to read and start a discussion with your child, please send me an e-mail and I would be happy to do this. The books include topics such as general disabilities, learning disabilities, adhd, anxiety and behavioural concerns, blindness, deafness and physical disabilities.
In the grade 1/2 class we read the book "The Don't Give-up Kid: and Learning Disabilities" by Jeanne Gehret. It is a fabulous book about perseverance and how success is possible, but the learning may take a bit more time and have to be done in a different way.
This book may be of benefit to many students if you would like to get a copy. The bin has a number of fabulous books on a wide range of disabilities. If you would like suggestions of more books to read and start a discussion with your child, please send me an e-mail and I would be happy to do this. The books include topics such as general disabilities, learning disabilities, adhd, anxiety and behavioural concerns, blindness, deafness and physical disabilities.