Archive for November 2014
A Day to Remember
Some of you may remember my post a few weeks ago about hearing the r-word in school. I teach middle school special education, and it’s such a challenge to think about how little 12-year-olds know about what might offend people who are different from them. We can’t get mad because they honestly don’t know what…
Read MoreOur Take on Inclusion
This week, we are sharing a story that showcases a different type of inclusion. At Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, Debra Jenkins started a program for children with disabilities. At her program, the children build relationships with teens who are trained to teach them dance. Though this does not follow KIT’s traditional model of inclusion,…
Read MoreInclusion at the Zoo!
Every child should grow up with summer camp memories filled with fun, friends, and adventure. At the San Diego Zoo we think these memories should include animals and plants, too! Over the last 35 years I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with thousands of children, making special camp memories. I love them all, but my…
Read MorePatience is a Virtue
This week, we are featuring a story by Rachelle Marinas, a student in Child Psychology and Child Development who works at a before- and after-school program in San Diego called PrimeTime. As a Program Specialist at PrimeTime, I enjoy teaching new behaviors. Improving behavior is a chance to show children that growing and learning are…
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