Our dreams about an inclusive kindergarten classroom (Learning event 2017: A beginners guide to the inclusive and accessible classroom) by Olga Keramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf Imagine the inclusive classroom of your dreams together- by Simona Călin & Olga Keramida en-us 2017-07-05 20:42:18 UTC 2023-10-19 05:44:38 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What could the learning space look like? Consider natural light, where you would position windows, doors, etc. olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178136456 -Not too much light, or too much noise
-The windows must be at the height of kids so they can have chances to observe outside but we must have courtains at the windows for having limits to stimuli when it is needed.
-The material environment must be firm
-Let some children in all the skills more in the upright than in the seated position. Some children are more functional upright.
 And why not let them work on the floor or face? We can also put plastic mats around the chairs legs to promote a sensory intake that will help the child stay more seated if the work on the table takes some time. Often pillows help children sit longer. They allow a swim amount that is positively replenishing.
--Change the part that we often work on. Why is there a compulsory part of the circle? Promote activities that do something different every 10-15 minutes at a different level.
-We will not limit the teaching space to a table or area. Kids were created to learn in space, not just at the table. We will integrate space activities into learning. Helps all children get more involved.
-A "safe place" in the room is a perfect tool for the student who experiences anxiety overreaction.
The photo is from:Teaching Special Thinkers
But kids in kindergarten have the same needs and need support in order to develop skills so the classrooms in kindergarten covers all kids needs.

]]> 2017-07-05 20:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178136456 2. What needs do my students have? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178138602 -Autistic in kindergarten
Appears disinterested or unaware of other people or what’s going on around him
Doesn’t know how to connect with others, play, or make friends
Prefers not to be touched, held, or cuddled
Doesn’t play "pretend" games, engage in group games, imitate others, or use toys in creative ways
Has trouble understanding or talking about feelings
Doesn’t seem to hear when others talk to him
Doesn't share interests or achievements with others (drawings, toys)
Appears disinterested or unaware of other people or what’s going on around him Doesn’t know how to connect with others, play, or make friends Prefers not to be touched, held, or cuddled Doesn’t play "pretend" games, engage in group games, imitate others, or use toys in creative ways Has trouble understanding or talking about feelings Doesn’t seem to hear when others talk to him Doesn't share interests or achievements with others (drawings, toys)
]]> 2017-07-05 21:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178138602 3. What are the important physical features? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178139319 We must have a friendly environment in class. Corners with different material as library's corner with pillows to seat and books to "read", the corner for drawing with large papers and different paints to draw, etc]]> 2017-07-05 21:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178139319 4. What support would you place in your learning environment for SEN students? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178190123 Maintain an organized classroom and limit distractions. 
Use music and voice inflection.
Break down instructions into smaller, manageable tasks.
Use multi-sensory strategies.
Give students  opportunities for success. ]]> 2017-07-06 12:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178190123 5. What digital technologies would you require? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178190524 We will support them visual by using  pc or tablet and interactive whiteboard.]]> 2017-07-06 12:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178190524 6. How adaptable is my learning space? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178192527 We will have at least three kinds of classroom seating.
We will use flexible bookshelves.
Instead of individual workspaces, we will use large round or rectangular tables, or put four desks together to form a more collaborative space.
Our vision...]]> 2017-07-06 13:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178192527 7. How accessible will learning be in my learning enviornment? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178193007 Assume that all children are competent to learn
Avoid long verbal commands or lectures.
Use closed captions on a television
Use special interests to facilitate the learning process.
Teach  through peer modeling.
Read stories to show proper behavior in different situations
Create a predictable schedule.
Delineate the teaching space
Observe the child's self-created framework for learning.
Accept stimming.
If we will follow them our learning environment will be more accessible.]]> 2017-07-06 13:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178193007 8. Will it facilitate various types of teaching methodogolies? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178193915 Εxperiential learning, visualized material, learning by playing, learning by doing, activities outdoors, working in pairs and projects are part of curriculum in kindergarten so there is no need to change something.]]> 2017-07-06 13:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178193915 9. What is your vision for the inclusive classroom of your dreams? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178195315 And of course an inclusive classroom has benefits for all because we all need some kind of support.]]> 2017-07-06 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/5ec7q6yv70vf/wish/178195315