Understanding Disabilities - Visually Impaired

Yesterday was our first "Hands-On" Day for the kindergarten class at Tower Hill. The kids went to 3 different stations where they experienced what it might be like, while blindfolded, to eat using a clock face to tell them where to find the food, reach into a bag to grab an object and try and guess what it was, and thirdly, walk down the hall using a walking stick as well as be a guide for the student who couldn't see. As always, the children loved the different activities. My favorite response when I asked them what they liked the most and why, was a girl who said she liked being the guide because she could tell the boy she was guiding, what to do! I love how the kids feel comfortable letting you know exactly how they feel.

Anti-Bullying: It only takes ONE

In a previous entry I mentioned the powerful book, One. With the recent and tragic news of bullying, I wanted to emphasize the importance of this book by Kathryn Otashi. It is written for young students, but I believe it should be in every home and classroom and read by people of all ages. One addresses not only how to stand up to a bully, but how to be an active bystander and yes, even how to befriend the bully. Please read this important book.

Anti-Bullying: it only takes One