tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820655223655850123.post7602502850368082524..comments2024-03-22T13:23:45.043-04:00Comments on PreKandKSharing: theotherlion: making friendsRainbowsWithinReachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539319184558859828noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820655223655850123.post-70503977304426248572012-02-16T23:57:41.605-05:002012-02-16T23:57:41.605-05:00This is such a thought-provoking topic, and I love...This is such a thought-provoking topic, and I love your suggestions. "It helps him to feel better. It helps his body feel calm" is a wonderful response to help classmates understand the behaviors of many children with special needs. I love when classmates develop compassion and empathy because of sensitive teachers like you. I pinned your post to my Special Needs Pinterest board at http://pinterest.com/debchitwood/special-needs/Deb Chitwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665549481411417908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820655223655850123.post-40574801686589342872012-02-10T16:49:40.270-05:002012-02-10T16:49:40.270-05:00Joanna -- And it's true, I mean, some of the s...Joanna -- And it's true, I mean, some of the stuff he does is pretty goofy. It's a legitimate question to ask why someone would want to sit upside down all day. :) It IS an art to find a balance between honesty and respect.theotherlionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980607353600802565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820655223655850123.post-43502100086131933532012-02-10T09:07:53.612-05:002012-02-10T09:07:53.612-05:00explaining "tough subjects" to students ...explaining "tough subjects" to students is an art, isn't it?! their inquisitive questions sometimes catch me off-guard...i like your response "it helps him feel better" since so many of their peers don't understand their disabilities. <br /><br />"tolerance, tempered with kindness, and a consideration for the needs of others"---Joanna Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551166585642569309noreply@blogger.com