by Miniland Team | Apr 14, 2022 | Child development and emotions, diversity, inclusion, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
“You can sit here if you want.” “I like your headband.” “Your handwriting is really nice.” These welcoming phrases are just some of the ways young children make other children feel accepted, seen, and appreciated. Knowing that they have a place in the room amongst...
by Miniland Team | 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 Miniland Team | 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 Miniland Team | 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 Miniland Team | 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...
