by Ayana | Mar 16, 2022 | diversity, Hearing Implant, inclusion, kindness, Teach&Play
Some of the most notable and impactful people of our generation were deaf or hard of hearing. Helen Keller. Phyllis Frelich. Douglas Tilden. Marlee Matlin. Remarkable human beings who didn’t allow their hearing loss to impede their lives in any way. They pushed...
by Ayana | Feb 10, 2022 | Child development and emotions
In these tumultuous times, it’s more important than ever to communicate our unity and acceptance. Nothing drives a lesson home more than the simple act of learning through play. In the classroom, play continues to be a naturally wonderful (and fun!) opportunity to...
by Ayana | Dec 8, 2021 | Child development and emotions
How to make your students feel included (and happy!) It’s the most wonderful, confusing, stressful TIME OF THE YEAR!! Cookies everywhere, wrapping paper strewn about, and lesson plans that might as well be thrown in the trash since your little students are so filled...
by Ayana | Oct 15, 2021 | Child development and emotions, Down syndrome Awareness, Mental Health, Social and Emotional Learning
Teaching acceptance and respect Every year in October, the worldwide Down syndrome community comes together to celebrate the pure wonder and beauty of those with an extra chromosome! Whether you have a student with Down syndrome in your class or you are researching...
by Ayana | Oct 4, 2021 | Child development and emotions, teaching, World Teacher Day
Fun Facts and a Special Gift from us in gratitude for all you do… At Miniland, we like to celebrate Teachers every single day. Everything you do is instrumental to shaping the young minds of tomorrow. However, one of our favorite days of the year has to be World...
