To begin with, my focus child is developmentally delayed. When he came to our center he barely spoke any words. He has accomplished the goal now to follow the daily routine and has been like a sponge in learning new words and how to communicate. The goal I am working with him now in is learning the 6 basic colors. I can start out the day with asking him what color shirt he is wearing, stating what I like that he is wearing. (John I love your new blue bookbag) Not only does this teach him more words, I can also use the language of colors when I talk. At group time we review the colors, throughout the day we review the colors. (Going down the hall I may ask him what color the cat on the wall is or what color ring he is holding on my ring line.) During lunch time, I can talk about the colors of foods that we are eating. Colors can be implemented into every activity throughout the day. The book states that play routines can be designed specifically to teach language and concepts and social skills. During play, I can sit in dramatic play area and request that John let me pretend to eat with the blue fork. I have also seen that children realize that I am working with John on his colors and they ask him about the colors during the day as well. I have one child that will praise John when he answers questions right and this motivates John with wanting to learn the other colors as well. Other children can be just as helpful as the lead teachers can be.
Reference:
Cook, Ruth E., Klein, Diane & Tessier, Annette. (2008). Adapting Early Childhood Curricula for Children with Special Needs.
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