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Your program has just accepted a new child who has some special needs or exceptionalities. The other children in your care are not accustomed to interacting with a child who is different than they are. How would you go about this introduction and ensuring that all children in your care are respected and valued?

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billie

8/24/2018 12:47:52 pm

With any new student I would take extra time to share as much information as possible. I'd start by explaning that we're all different in some ways but are simuler in others. I'd introduce to the class in a comfortable maner for the new student, we'd have a brief talk about what our new student enjoys as well as the things that they don't so much.

Misti

8/24/2018 12:58:50 pm

With a new child starting in my classroom I would sit down with all the children even the new one and introduce eachother to the new child. explaining that all of us in this classroom are all the same and that now one his different. We respect one another. If we show respect that we will get respect.

Tiara

8/24/2018 01:11:07 pm

I would firstly implement photos around the room of all exceptionalities and point them out throughout the week before the child is introduced to the classroom. Then when the child starts in the classroom I would introduce the child to the children and guide the children in their play.

Lucy

8/24/2018 01:43:40 pm

I would interduce the child to the class let the children know that our new friend is different from the rest but that's its ok we are all different i will show the class pictures and talk about how everyone is different but the same and we are all friends.

Carson

8/24/2018 01:43:44 pm

With every child that starts at our center it is always important to know the likes and dislikes the child may have. At circle time when introducing the new student, I would tell the class his/her name and their favorite color or animal and then have the children one at a time say their name and their favorite color or animal. This eases all the kids and the new one as well with common ground.

Marie

8/24/2018 02:43:46 pm

i like to get as much information from the parents about their child before introducing the child to the class. At circle time i would talk about how we are the same and what makes us different. depending on the type of disabilities the child has answer any questions the child might have about the child.

Gabriella

8/26/2018 09:46:57 am

I would first start by trying to gather as much information about the child and their particular exceptionality from the parents, possibly the child themselves. So then when I introduce them to the class, we can have a discussion about differences and how we all are different from each other in the classroom. It would also help to introduce the children through a common shared interest. "Susie really likes playing with dolls, do you think you would like to play with her?"

Sheetal

9/3/2018 11:09:29 pm

I would talk to the children ahead of time about how every child is different and special in their own way and how important it is not to tease someone because of how they look or they talk. And then I will introduce that child how I introduce others.

Gene Dowers

9/4/2018 01:56:05 am

It is important that the exception child be introduced to the other children properly. It is important that the other children are told and understand the nature of the exceptional aspect of the child's life and also know how the child is the same as them. It may be necessary to help them understand what the exception is not, so that the other children do not develop bias or prejudice because of gossip or bad information.

Melissa S

9/4/2018 05:34:40 pm

Prior to the new student joining the group I would have a discussion with the class about diversity and kindness. We would review what makes us all different and amazing. I would remind the group how we are all learning different things as well as the same things. We are here to help each other with what we can offer to be great.

Nazarena Deschiave link

9/6/2018 08:23:36 am

I will have a conversation with children at circle time, and explain that our new friend coming soon might have some challenges doing certain things ( and I'll give a clear example depending on the type of disability) and then I'll tell them that our new friend will need help doing certain things and that we must be patient, respectful and include him/her in our activities.

Chelsea Wollgast

9/9/2018 02:00:51 pm

I would introduce this new child just as I would anyone else. It is important to make sure that the child with exceptionalities feels as if he is just like the others. From there, I would asses his/her interactions with other children and see how they react to certain situations/others in the program. Depending on this, I would encourage the child with exceptionalities to befriend the children they seem most comfortable with and then explain to the children on a need to know basis.

Carolina Zamora

9/16/2018 04:32:01 pm

I would make the children gather around and make a small learning time to introduce each other and share something about each of us. Some children in my class would get curious if the new child has a disibility it just depends how visual it is. I would talk to those children who I know would need an explanation.

Emma Plomell

9/16/2018 11:09:19 pm

I would let all the kids know that we had a new friend joining us, like I always do. I would let hem know that this new friend learns a little different than us. I would ask each child to think of some way to make our new friend welcome and let hem know we all learn together and they can always ask me anything they want, but to be kind of others feelings

Kathryn Frostad

9/21/2018 03:23:53 pm

We have a young child with Downs at our center. We didn't tell the children about his condition or why he was different in certain ways. They accepted him as one of their own and seemed to innately understand that he might need a bit of extra help but that he enjoyed the same things they do. We say when asked why does he do this or that that everyone learns differently and we are all made to be just the way we are.

Bonana

9/30/2018 01:19:33 pm

It is important to talk about and teach children that we are all different and each one of us has unique and special skills.

Nicole Mickens

9/30/2018 09:09:14 pm

To bring a child into my program with special needs where the group has not experienced having a child with this level of need, would involve a welcome that is warm and open to questions, concerns and positive comments. The children would be invited to assist with assisting our new student with learning about our environment . I would provide literature for the children to extend their learning and understanding .

Brogan Foster

10/4/2018 11:04:19 am

In order to welcome this child into our program/classroom, I think it would be beneficial to all to have a welcome that is warm, positive, and open to questions or concerns from the other children. Children are naturally curious and in order to ensure that unintentional hurtful things are not said, I would want the opportunity for the new child and I to answer any questions that they may have about the new addition to our classroom. Providing books, videos, and other resources to the children would also be beneficial in order to expand their learning and understanding.

Cindy Bruce

10/8/2018 04:26:57 pm

We had a child enter into Room 5. He was on the Autism spectrum as well as had a fairly severe sensory issue. We knew the other friends would have a difficult time with his outbursts and with his inability to relate well with many of the other children. We discussed "if you could walk a mile in another person's shoes." We role played and asked them to think of ways they could make his experience successful. We added a quiet corner where he could retreat when over stimulated.

Bethany Shoop

10/10/2018 09:11:00 pm

Depending on what special needs or exceptionality may be present I would first have a chat with the class before hand, maybe with a book or puppet show. After the new student has started I would want to asses what type of introduction the child would be comfortable with and proceed from there. I like to have the other students in the class help out or be a buddy to the new student and show them where all the new materials, cubbies and our routines are (in addition to the guidance and reassurance I would also provide.

Lupita Montes

10/11/2018 01:58:28 pm

I've had children in my care that have special needs I speak to the children before their first day in my care about how everyone is different and to nice and helpful towards them . I remind them of how they feel when they meet new friends .

Kelly

10/12/2018 03:35:14 pm

I would greet the child like all the others and assign a child to be his buddy for a day. People are different and asking questions normalizes things. At circle time we would all share a favorite food. Then I would read a book about differences and make a vision board of fun field trips we can go on as a class.

Ashley

10/14/2018 12:12:48 pm

It's important to talk to your children about uniqueness and the situation of course, but it is just as important to treat all of them equally including the child was the disability. Children are born with pure love and innocence, they learn from how we react and act to different situations. If we treat everyone all the same, they will accept all for they are as well. Answer the questions they have about the differences, just as you would for any situation, and continue respectfully.

Lira

10/17/2018 02:58:13 pm

I will introduce like anyone else,but I will read a book or watch a video to make the children to respect that child also without making the child uncomfortable. I had a similar situation with a child with impaired vision and worked.

Eileen

10/25/2018 11:22:23 am

I would start off by bringing in a book for everyone to read about how people are different and unique. I would not necessarily have the book be something about a character who has the same disability as the child joining the classroom because I would not want to make them feel singled out. If the child is able, I might ask him or her to come up to the room and talk about themselves a little bit. Most children are naturally curious, and some really like to talk about themselves. I would encourage children to ask questions, while being respectful.

Arti

11/6/2018 12:35:52 am

I would explain to kids with examples how we all are similar in some ways and different in some.
I would talk about how respecting each other is important. I would also focus on the strengths of that particular child and explain how he/she may need help with something.

Starla Franks

11/11/2018 10:12:29 am

I would have the children come together in a group and have them and myself discuss how we are alike and how we are different. Then we would discuss that a new student is joining us and that, although, they have differences most of us do not, they are like us as well. We would read a book on differences, such as "Different Is Awesome" or "All Are Welcome".

Ekaterina Ostrovskaia

11/14/2018 08:22:50 pm

I would explain to the children in my class that a new student is joining the class with these exceptionalities, answer any questions they have, talk about equality, and that all students should be treated with respect.

cherilee

11/15/2018 02:31:16 pm

Before the child's first day, I would tell the other children about the new student and answer any questions they have. I would explain that even though he has a special need he wants to be treated the same as you and be a part of the class.

Stacy Bryson

11/17/2018 09:38:39 pm

I would learn as much as needed about the child and their disability.Then explain to the kids that we are all different and way need to help our new friend with some things. I would also talk about respecting people.

Caitlin

11/17/2018 10:07:17 pm

I would talk with the children about how all of us are the same and different in many ways and that is what makes each us of so special. I would make sure that the new child felt welcomed and I would guide the children into their play time. I would spend a little extra time engaging with the new child and the friends in the classroom to make sure that they knew exactly how our new friend needed to be respected and taken care of

Emilee

11/18/2018 11:48:17 am

I would talk to the children and discuss that not everyone learns in the same way. That some people learn quicker or slower than others and that it is okay to be different. I would stress the importance of not treating people differently because they are not like you. I would learn about the child, and figure out the best way to make them comfortable and how I can help them succeed in the best way. I would want them to feel as though they are part of the classroom, and know that they are appreciated.

Shantha Pathak link

11/26/2018 12:46:38 pm

I take an opportunity to talk to the children about our uniqueness and individuality. I will discuss about respecting each and everyone and helping each other. I read books during circle time pertaining to differences among our selves. The books we use are " everybody is different" and "Same But Different".

Kimberly Blow

11/26/2018 09:55:18 pm

I believe knowledge is power. Children are naturally curious about everything. If we as educators satisfy their curiousity in an age appropriate way children are open to differences. What a great way to show and practice empathy!

Ray Anderson link

11/27/2018 02:12:41 pm

I like to have pictures of well known people with different challenges and explain how they overcame their challenges. When a student who may share those same challenges my students compare them to a famous person and want to interact with them more.

Fang Koh

12/2/2018 01:32:41 pm

Before the child join the school, I would read books about similar exceptionalities to the children in class. The will help understand about being different but still can participate most of the tasks just like everyone. We would be repectful and helpful if needed. When the child arrived in school, I would introduce he/she as any regular student and will include the child in all the activities and provide help as needed.

Nicole Mickens

12/8/2018 10:23:01 pm

Setting the tone for the child is important and beneficial because the children will already be understanding that each child has their own unique abilities as well as struggles or limitations . Knowing as much as possible about the child's needs can help to be prepared for the changes that coukd take place to make the program successful for each individual.

KAZEM

12/9/2018 05:15:50 am

first of all we need to talk to children about diversity the type of exceptionalities. and then would greeting the child to the other kids.and introducing all kids to the new coming child and included him to all activity in our daily routine activities.

stacey

12/13/2018 02:05:45 pm

I would introduce the student and talk about the ways we are all different and the same. I would let the kids ask questions and involve the family too. I would make it a point to celebrate some of the differences and focus on acceptance.

Sharon

12/13/2018 10:06:59 pm

I would prepare our student about our new student with exceptional or special needs and explain that some of us are about the same and some of us are different in some ways and we need to be helpful and be respectful when the new student arrives. Also by reading about differences and sharing pictures of children with differences give them a more understanding and be able to ask questions that may arise.

Claudia Molina

12/14/2018 01:34:14 pm

Each time I welcome a new student in my classroom, regardless if they have some exceptionalities or not. I plan to devote time to introduce the child, allow them the opportunity to talk to their classmates about themselves. If the child is too young, I also plan to use literature or images before hand about welcoming someone new and allow the kids to ask many questions and normalize the differences. Usually kids are great to be welcoming and judgement free if they had the time to get their questions answered.

Christy

12/19/2018 01:49:20 pm

I would have the class all sit down and explain to them we are all different and that our new friend is different as well and might need help doing certain things and or do things differently then they might. let them knows its alright to be different and that we can all have similarities as well for example: tyler likes trucks who else likes to play with trucks.

Morgan

12/19/2018 03:12:03 pm

Having a new child starting in my classroom I would sit my kids down and explain to them that we have a new friend starting. I would explain that our new friend is a little different and explain how. I would offer suggestions to the children on how to respect this difference and I would monitor once the child did start and offer assistance when the children are having trouble.

Jason Kunkel

12/26/2018 01:43:35 pm

Before the child enters the classroom I would tell the children that we are getting a new classmate. I would have them all look around at each other and then have them tell me something that is different about themselves than their classmates. Maybe they have a snake at home, maybe their favorite food is broccoli, etc. Understanding that every child is different and in no way they are "less than" as a result of this difference.

Ming Deng

12/26/2018 08:54:33 pm

I would introduce the new students to the children in my class that a new student is joining the class with these exceptionalities, answer any questions they have, talk about equality, and that all students should be treated with respect.

Chong H Park

12/27/2018 05:53:19 pm

During circle time, I tell the children that we are all different, but each one is precious. And I wait for them to become friends naturally.

Cassandra Gonzalez

12/27/2018 06:24:25 pm

I would start off by getting as much information as possible from the child's parents first. i would then introduce my new student at circle time and share some fun facts and interest of the new child, and as I always do with new students in my class, I remind my class that we are all friends at school and even if someone is diffferent and has different interests and behaviors we are always kind and we All belong to the same class and we all need respect one another.

Valerie Martin

12/30/2018 12:01:24 pm

I work in an after-school room, so I have kids aged 5-12 who usually have a better understanding than, say, a preschool room. So most likely I would sit the class down before the new child started and explain to them we have a new kid joining us. If explain to them that, like themselves, this child is unique, or their uniqueness shows in different ways. We could have a discussion and take turns showing or telling all the ways that they were unique, and then I would follow it up by explaining about the new kid.

I've also found found that asking them what they know about this trait - be it glasses, hearing aides, downs syndrome, etc - is a great way to introduce the information. Because there's usually one of my kids who knows a little something. Even if it's wrong information, it's a foot in the door to discuss the actual information.

Likely after that, we'd discuss what is and isn't appropriate, reiterate our no-bullying policy, and talk about what we might be able to do to make our new friend comfortable in our room.

Hannah Ellertson

12/30/2018 12:22:02 pm

I would host an introduction for the new child. Just as I would anyone else. I would share as much as possible about the child and encourage positivity and showing how nice our classroom community can be. I would do my best to make the new student comfortable and feel included.

Stephanie

12/30/2018 02:10:44 pm

The introduction would really depend on the new student and the class. I might have a lesson before the student arrives about some things that will come up. I might get together with a small group of children and ask them to be sure to help our new friend for the first few days. I will always have some activities for kids to get to know each other and become more comfortable together.

Kirsten

12/30/2018 02:28:47 pm

I would read books to the children that include others who have similar exceptionalities as the student, I would have the child's family come in to share about daily life (if appropriate), I would offer the student the chance to share how he she is different from and also the same as classmates. I would be sure to highlight that the child is a child first, and show others how he/she likes the same things and can do many of the same things as all the other children

Belen felix

12/30/2018 03:26:01 pm

I would firstly give the child that safe environment so they wont feel more nervous or scare than help them get involved with the class.

Kaitlynn

12/31/2018 11:04:00 am

Whenever we have a child with exceptional needs, we introduce them to their classmates as we would with any child and demanding on what the special needs were, we would talk about them with the children as much as the child is comfortable. Occasionally, we would invite the child's parent in to possibly explain to the group what her child's special needs are and how the children can help their new classmate.

Taryn

12/31/2018 02:27:51 pm

Depending on what special need the child has. I would talk about it with the class before the new child arrives. Maybe using second step and using a puppet. Maybe read a story about differences and how we should still be kind and treat each other the same. I would talk to them about welcoming our new friend into the class and give examples of what that may look like.

Taylor Fiorini

12/31/2018 04:11:29 pm

I would have a discussion with the children prior to the new child starting to explain other children may be different but to treat them the same. We could read a book about that specific disability.

Holly

12/31/2018 04:55:06 pm

I would introduce the child as I would any other child and encourage the children to ask our newcomer questions like What is your favorite color, etc in order to establish sameness. Depending on the exact exceptionality, I would answer any questions the children had in a respectful and informative manner

Karen Loderhose

1/10/2019 11:59:41 am

First I would talk to the parents and get information about the child. Then talk to my class about children that have special needs and that we will be getting a special needs student. Then we would have a talk about respect.and making the child feel welcome.

Maryam

2/10/2019 02:37:08 pm

In a large group or circle time, I sit with all children including the new boy, explains how we should talk with each other and how to respect and asking them how they want to be treated, I will introduce the new boy.

maila

2/12/2019 10:00:42 am

I would first get informed with the parents some triggers that could be of a factor or reactions to certain triggers as well. then from there introduce the child to the classroom by first addressing respect and importance of personal feelings and the way we as individuals would like to treated. then express that we have a new friend who is just like us just learns in a different way like we all do.

deanna jennings

2/20/2019 11:08:22 am

I would try to inform and teach the children already in care about this child before they come to care so that it is not a shock to them when the child arrives and I teach my kids everyday about differences and being kind to others so I would hope it would not be to big of a deal to the kids already in care.

Alissa

2/28/2019 08:16:31 am

I would speak with the children beforehand about how important inclusion is. I would make sure they are all being respectful and allow them to ask the staff questions if they are curious about the child's specific disability. I would emphasize respect and include group games with the new child until they got accustomed to the new boy/girl and they could ask the child to play on their own.

JESSIE JONES

3/16/2019 04:17:32 pm

all children like to sing I would introduce the child by our introduction song......make it fun for all children....they will introduce themselves and fun doing it....if the new child has a exceptionaity it would hardly be notice

Manisha prasad

3/16/2019 10:58:44 pm

I am a family daycare provider, in my care i have infant to 5 years . All play together and i taught older one love ,caring and empathy towards infants. All the understands about how to treat each other and what are my expectation.
I will have a conversation with children at circle time, and explain that our new friend might have some challenges doing certain things that we must be patient, respectful and include him/her in our activities.

Lindsay Fraser

4/22/2019 09:58:44 pm

I just recently went through this in my preschool class when we enrolled a child with severe autism who is four years and does not speak. We spent the entire week prior to the child starting learning about basic differences at first and then went a step further learning about more distinct difference sand how they make each of us unique and special, and ways that we can help our friends if they are experiencing challenges. We asked alot of questions and made up scenarios and acted out with alot of role playing to give children examples of how to handle situations in a helpful and respectful manner. When the child enrolled we introduced first introduced her by discussing all of the things she had in common with he other children (ie- she is 4 years old, she likes water play and painting, ect.) So that they children were able to relate to her. Then we discussed her differences and how the children could best help her if she needed it, and engage with her. (Simple sign language, alerting a teacher if it appeared she needed extra help)

Manisha prasad

4/28/2019 08:24:33 pm

In my 3rd year of doing childcare , I can say what ever kids I got almost 90% are special needs. some did not get along in center based daycare that's why they came., some has come first time as they will get personalised care because of small group.

Recently one child joined who was at home before joining big day care center and he did not get adjust there and he came at my care. I have only 5 kids ,I give time to each and every child as well i play with all kids together and make sure new kid is included and other old kids are respecting and including him.

Dharitri Desai

5/8/2019 09:40:14 am

Before the new child joins my center, I will talk with the children during circle time about the new child. I will read books related to the topic and explain to the children that each of us is unique and we have to respect each other no matter what the skin color or gender or special needs. When the new child joins the center, I will introduce the new child to the rest of the class and vice-e-verse.

Sandy Davis

5/10/2019 09:47:23 am

We have a book in our daycare about exceptionalities and celebrating everyone's uniqueness and differences. We like to find out their likes and dislikes and share with the group so they can find common ground that they have.

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