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Understanding Childhood Disabilities: A Call to Action for Educators and Parents
According to a 2021 UNICEF report, an estimated 240 million children worldwide (ages 0–14) live with some form of disability. These disabilities span a wide spectrum—from Autism Spectrum Conditions to Specific Learning Difficulties—each presenting unique challenges and needs. Children with physical impairments often face significant mobility limitations. While some may struggle with standing or walking, others may be unable to do so entirely. For these children, access to mob
Jean Rattigan-Rohr
Nov 101 min read
Guely and the Great Leaf Day Learning in the backyard.
IN THIS ISSUE We will talk about Celebrating the Beauty of Fall Autumn brings a vibrant display of fallen leaves—and with it, a perfect opportunity to inspire learning. This season offers rich, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity in young children. Teaching Through Play We’ll share tips on how to turn content into playful, interactive experiences. Whether you're in a classroom or at home, discover how to make lessons engaging and fun using the magic of
Jean Rattigan-Rohr
Nov 192 min read
Helping all students with emergent reading skills
Begin at the beginning for emergent readers Regardless of the age for emergent readers with little or no phonemic awareness, we begin first using picture cards to teach the initial consonant sounds heard in the letters: b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, and w ….(We hold the sounds heard in q, and z till later because we notice these sounds are often difficult for the emergent readers). It is important to note that at this stage we are ONLY teaching the initial c
Jean Rattigan-Rohr
Nov 104 min read
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