Inclusion Strategies for Mainstreamed Classrooms
Including children with special needs into the mainstream classroom can be a healthy experience for all students in the class, though it may require extra attention from the teacher! Gain a better understanding of the types of inclusion, how you can respond as a teacher to students with special needs, and the types of disorders or disabilities you may encounter. These resources include modified lesson plans and teaching tips to reach all the students in your class.
Art Activities for All: Adapting Art Projects, Materials and Methods for Students with Disabilities
Art is one way in which children experiment and explore the world around them. But what can we do as teachers to support the art experience for children with physical disabilities?
Young Children with Disabilities: How Play and Learning Skills are Affected
A disability or developmental delay can affect how a child plays, the kind of play the child engages in and the child’s ability to use play as a path to learning. A disability can include anything from communication issues to multiple limitations of movement and mobility.
Using Model Magic to Experiment with Textures: Inclusive Art Activity
Students of all ability levels can be successful in this fun art activity that has students explore texture using nontraditional tools.
Recyled Paper & Hula Hoop Chandeliers: A Collaborative Art Project for the Inclusive Classroom
Students of all ability levels can be successful in this team based activity where student combine recycled art with collaborative art to practice positive social interactions.
Jackson Pollock Spray Bottle Art: An Accessible Art Project
Students of all ability levels can be successful in this fun art activity that explores a somewhat controlled splatter paint art project.
4 Free Art iPad Apps to Use for Students with Special Needs: Art Through Technology
Infuse some technology into art for students of all ability levels in this fun art lesson using free iPad apps!
What Does it Take to be a Good Citizen? Social Studies Activities for Differentiated Learning
Incorporate the characteristics of being a good citizen in your inclusion classroom!
Tracking the Growth of a Plant with Graphic Organizers & a Blog: Science Activity for Differentiated Learning
Science allows for some excellent group activities in the inclusion classroom. Here is one lesson plan that incorporates hands-on learning, organization skills, and technology.
Fractions Activities for Differentiated Learning
Have you ever thought about using centers to teach math concepts in your inclusion classroom? This lesson plans spells out some centers that will engage learners of all levels.
Reading & Making a Comic Strip: Language Arts Activities for Inclusive Classrooms
Need some ideas for your inclusion classroom? Check out this leveled Language Arts plan involving creating comic strips.
