Cami, age 3, is included in pre-school. The teachers use sign language in the class so that Cami understands what is going on around her and can participate. The children see the sign language and slowly absorb and internalize and use the sign language occasionally in a natural way.
Social Development
Classroom Management
Dr. George Scarlett speaks about classroom management, focussing on the environment and the teachers role in creating a caring community inside the classroom.
Creating Classroom Agreements
Lisa Kuh about introducing social norms to the children in a simplified way, creating agreements together and developing a peaceful classroom environment.
Creative Work at the Table
Larissa and her peers cut and paste at the table at St. Francis Day Care Center.
Daniel Roussos – Full Interview 2
Daniel Roussos, Center for Global Children
Dr. Roberta Silver – Full Interview
Dr. Roberta Silver about her work with speech pathologies and with Larissa.
Eileen Burn – Full Interview
Eileen Burn about her work with Larissa, working as a team with other professionals, communication and social development.
Erin
Erin is a girl with down syndrome included in her neighborhood’s kindergarten. Her parents, her teacher and other student’s parents highlight her successful participation in the kindergarten.
Ethics is Central
Prof. Howard Gardner about the concept of ethics, making ethical choices and living in community.
George Scarlett – Full Interview
Interview with George Scarlett