The days of separating students based on special needs in the classroom are over. Research has shown that the inclusion of students with different learning patterns and skill levels allows for more diverse socializations and relationships, increased collaboration, and added preparation for adult life in an inclusive society. Keep reading to learn more about what inclusion can look like in your early childhood classroom!
What Does Early Childhood Inclusion Look Like?
Adults have had time to consider what learning methods and coping mechanisms work for them when they need to focus. But early childhood learners have not had the time and experiences to develop the coping skills that will help them succeed.
Educators can help make this learning process go more smoothly by incorporating inclusive activities and tools into the classroom environment. Some simple changes to a classroom environment or daily experience could be the difference between struggling students and focused learning.
Inclusion in an early childhood classroom may include adaptable seating, fidgets, and other tools to help students learn. Focusing on highlighting student strengths can be incorporated into working to overcome their weaknesses.
A classroom combination of students with special needs and appropriate peer models offers diverse and unique learning experiences for all early childhood learners.
Tools for Accommodating Young Learners with Special Needs
Abilitations products have been developed by therapists and teachers to assist in successfully including and meeting the special needs of young children. These tools can help all children recognize their strengths and allow teachers to accommodate weaknesses.
Dynamic Seating
Offering students alternative seating options can help to increase time spent focused and on-task. Check out these seating options available from Abilitations.
Fidgets
Some early childhood learners need to fidget to maintain focus on learning, and the specialized and safe products from Abilitations offer the sensory input they need.
Sensory Tools
When the environment feels overwhelming and chaotic, it becomes difficult for students to learn. Various sensory tools from Abilitations can offer calming input to help a child focus.
These types of tools and so many more are available online for purchase to use in early childhood classrooms. Bringing out the best in all students, regardless of their specific needs, is the goal of the Abilitations products line.
Read More About Inclusion in the Modern Classroom
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