My brilliant padlet by https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy Made with fortitude en-us 2017-05-09 20:29:47 UTC 2017-05-11 21:25:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Children with disabilities may have special needs, but in other ways "They are no different than anyone else". They are people with individual strengths and needs just like all the rest of us.They have hopes and dreams, likes and dislikes, motivations, different backgrounds, experiences, etc. As such, children with disabilities have a great deal to offer to the learning community. A good teacher both recognizes and embraces these facts. The approach of the teacher can either compartmentalize or openly and actively invite differences in the classroom for the ultimate enrichment of all laurie038 https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/170877295 2017-05-09 20:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/170877295 Jason's Comments https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/170879109 I have to say that, as Jason, I completely get what Jason is saying.

]]> 2017-05-09 20:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/170879109 Thinking about our students! https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/170904075 I agree that all children have something special to contribute to the classroom. That's why it is so important to get to know your students and what strengths/ needs they have to offer but also to make the classroom a place where they feel safe and comfortable to share who they are without an fears of rejection.]]> 2017-05-10 01:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/170904075 Agreed! https://padlet.com/laurie038/x8adb7zg8bxy/wish/171371208 I agree fully with Jason's comment as well as with the comment here stating that all children have something special to offer and we must draw out the assets that each learner brings to our classroom community.  Celebrating all achievements and abilities of our students and valuing differences is such a great way to broaden perspectives and contribute to a society of inclusiveness and acceptance.

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