10/05/2021
Keep moving forward. If a child isn’t where their peers are, there is still room for growth. That child may need differentiated instruction, more visual assistance, more movement breaks or different strategies. Just keep pushing forward and stay consistent.
10/01/2021
23rd Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome WalkI'm supporting Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida!
23rd Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome WalkDown Syndrome Association of Central Florida is the leading voice for all individuals with Down syndrome and their families
10/01/2021
Play is more than just play. Look at all the fun your child can be having while learning important fine motor skills. These skills will help with writing, manipulating fasteners, opening food items and being more independent.
09/19/2021
This couldn’t be more true. Keep working at a goal. Just because you don’t see immediate results doesn’t mean they’re not taking every drop of it in. 🪴 🌸
09/10/2021
Happy Friday! If you are in need of a tutor for your preschool aged child, or know someone who is, please reach out. I'd be happy to help with general tutoring but also improving life skills (independence), communication (visual assistance), setting up a routine or other concerns you may have. Not sure if I'm the right person for the job? Reach out anyway and lets chat! 🍎😁 Have a wonderful weekend!
09/07/2021
As a preschool special needs teacher, people often make comments that all we do is "play". If people only knew how much learning was going on as we were playing. Here are 10 reasons why play is so important.
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play | NAEYC
Oftentimes, children's play is more than what meets the eye. Read this article for ten great facts about your child and play!
09/05/2021
This looks fun!!
Calling all adults and those in grades 3-8! We're partnering with Central Florida Community Arts this Fall to offer theatre classes with UpBeat! and UpBeat! Jr. Join in the fun as we spend the next few months preparing for a Night of Seuss showcase. If you're interested in participating, sign up here: https://dsacf.typeform.com/to/tF5r8gt8
08/29/2021
This is an eye opening article for those families with 2 or more children. It talks about things not having to be equal and how to respond to some difficult statements made by children when talking about their sibling.
We Don't Do Equal In This House
Siblings are natural competitors for attachment, bidding for our love and attention. Here's 3 Parenting Do's and Don'ts when it comes to sibling relationships.