Take care in how you describe people with disabilities. Avoid outdated, derogatory terms like "crippled," "retarded," and "handicapped."

Explain how there are disabilities that we cannot see that affect a child's behavior or mood. Emphasize that it's not always up to the child whether they react ...

You can teach children about disabilities in different ways, with interactive activities and PowerPoints in the classroom. Start off with a lesson teaching them ...

Talking to preschoolers · Give brief, direct answers to your child's inquiry. Avoid adding your interpretation of how the person feels about their disability.

Activities to Teach about Disabilities · Storytelling Circles · Panel Discussions and Guest Speakers · Accessible Tours or Activities · Awareness Workshops · Film ...

21 авг. 2024 г. · Use early years resources such as storybooks to share positive representations of disabilities and talk about characters with disabilities.

22 нояб. 2021 г. · Ms Markham said being open and honest about our differences were the keys to talking to children about disability.

11 сент. 2023 г. · Disability Dignity Tips to Teach Kids: · Look them in the eye, introduce yourself, and ask for their name. · Keep your voice at a normal level.

Each lesson plan provides: an introduction, a list of materials, instructions, a “spotlight” (a notable individual with the particular disability), and a list ...