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Teaching children about allergies and raising awareness. 🤧

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Children with allergies in school require special attention and care to ensure their safety and well-being. Allergies can range from mild to severe, and some can be life-threatening. Common allergens that affect children in schools include food allergies, insect stings, pollen, dust mites, and pet dander. Back to School Checklist for FamiliesLife-Threatening Allergies Fun Allergy …

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Sensory-Friendly Back-to-School: Adapting the Environment for Special Needs Students.

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Calm Down Corners: Establish dedicated calm down corners or zones within the classroom, equipped with comfortable seating, soft lighting, and sensory tools to help students regulate their emotions. A sensory-friendly environment benefits not only students with sensory sensitivities but also the entire learning community by promoting inclusivity, engagement, emotional well-being, and effective teaching practices.

How to prepare your special needs child for going back to school. 🏫

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Going back to school can be an anxiety-inducing experience for any student, and it can be particularly challenging for students with special needs. As a parent, caregiver, or teacher, it’s essential to understand and address their concerns while providing the necessary support. Communicate openly: Encourage open communication with the student. Allow them to express their …

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Beginning Math and Numbers- Teaching 1:1 correspondence is important.✨

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Teaching 1:1 correspondence in early education is an important foundational skill that helps children develop their understanding of numbers, counting, and matching. Below are awesome learning products! Affiliate links included 3.Number Rhymes and Songs: Utilize counting rhymes, songs, or chants that emphasize the correspondence between numbers and objects. For example, “One, two, buckle my shoe” …

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How can technology (screen time) be used to engage children with interactive materials and manipulatives?”

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Using interactive materials and manipulatives with IPads, tablets, and PCs can be a great way to engage children in learning and make the educational experience more interactive and enjoyable. Virtual Science Experiments: Many apps and websites offer virtual science experiments that allow children to explore scientific concepts in a safe and controlled environment. They can …

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What types of sensory or fidget toys can be helpful?

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Sensory toys are helpful for a variety of reasons, particularly for individuals with sensory processing difficulties or those who benefit from sensory stimulation.  Sensory or fidget toys can help with sensory stimulation, calming and relaxation, focus and attention, sensory processing disorders, fine motor skills, self-regulation  and sensory exploration and creativity.

Working and Learning Independently😊

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The ability to work and learn independently is an important life skill. There are several important reasons for students to learn to work independently. Here are a few key reasons: Learning to work independently equips students with crucial skills and attributes necessary for personal and professional growth. It promotes self-reliance, critical thinking, time management, initiative, …

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Social Emotional Learning 👩🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏽

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SEL stands for Social and Emotional Learning. It refers to the process of acquiring and applying the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand and manage emotions, establish and maintain positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and achieve personal and collective goals. SEL is an integral part of education and development, as it helps individuals develop …

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