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Because of the Play & Learn curriculum, Danna's peers are more interested in what she is doing and want to be her partner in activities. It brings me great joy watching her react when she is interacting with her classmates. This is when she really shines!
- Kari Anderson, Parent
As an Assistive Technology Consultant, I have supported and facilitated the use of the Play and Learn curriculum in four of our Early Childhood Special Education classrooms and in one regular daycare setting. The structure and framework that the Play & Learn curriculum provides allowed our teachers to blend their favorite activities and ideas directly into the monthly theme activities. Most importantly, I have observed that all of our EC teachers have a much more purposeful thought process in regards to what they are striving to accomplish throughout their daily activities. There is now a "purpose" and "objective" to each and every activity introduced to students.
- Julie Freed, Assistive Technology Consultant, Grant Wood Area Education Agency, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
As an Occupational Therapist who has worked in hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics for over 20 years, I found Play & Learn incredibly well done and an excellent tool for providers and caregivers who support children with disabilities in natural environments. The most beneficial aspect of the Play & Learn activities was that there were "functional" as well as "therapeutic activities." When accommodations are made that allow children to engage in play, both children with and without disabilities benefit as they learn to respect differences and share common interests.
- Anonymous
For parents of children with disabilities to witness their child in a natural social situation where they are valued and allowed to be just a child like any other child, enjoying childhood play, the benefits are seen in the smiles on their faces as they witness the beginning of true friendship development and a connection to the wider community in which they live.
- Mary Shea, Director of Site Development, Kids Included Together, San Diego, CA
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