by Miniland Team | Aug 13, 2024 | Back to School, inclusion, learn through play, Social and Emotional Learning
As the back-to-school season approaches, early education teachers are preparing their classrooms to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment. One of the most impactful ways to support this goal is through inclusive play. Integrating inclusive play into your...
by Miniland Team | May 6, 2024 | inclusion, Innovators in Inclusion
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s important to recognize the challenges early education teachers face in incorporating inclusivity in the classroom and explore how we can support them in overcoming these obstacles. Part of the focus of our...
by Miniland Team | Dec 15, 2023 | Child development and emotions, Gift Ideas, inclusion, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
Toys that provide extended playtime past the holiday season are both a child and parent’s favorite! As we make the last purchases and check off the list for those we want to give gifts to this holiday season, you might find yourself what toy to give your niece...
by Miniland Team | Oct 18, 2023 | Down syndrome Awareness, inclusion
My name is Kayla McKeon and in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I want to talk to all of you about the importance of dolls with Down syndrome. I am the first registered lobbyist in the nation with Down syndrome, and promoting representation of Down syndrome is...
by Miniland Team | May 22, 2023 | diversity, inclusion, Social and Emotional Learning
Early childhood is the ideal time to begin emphasizing the importance of inclusion and acceptance. Helping young children recognize differences in genders, cultural backgrounds or physical abilities will help them become more considerate citizens and give them the...
by Miniland Team | Mar 22, 2023 | diversity, Down syndrome Awareness, inclusion
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day is here and we want to share with you 3 quick tips on how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into playtime. Whether you work with children in the classroom or you have one or more kids at home, the quick tips below will help...
