Today I'm going to tell a little bit about modifications made in the classroom I observe for exceptional learners. I really had to think about this which I think is a good thing because it means the steps we take to help exceptional learners are now normal, every day things, that are seamlessly integrated into our schedule.
I get to work with students one on one or in small groups doing OEK, a method that involves all modalities, to help them learn letter names, sounds, or even words. Often the teacher will choose two children to be buddies for a buddy assignment, based on their strengths, so that they can help each other where they need to. For some children we model or just simplify instructions so that the child can successfully complete the assignment or activity. We try to provide the least restrictive environment for the child to get an equally full education as all the other children.
A couple of children also get pulled out of class during the week for speech therapy, because it cannot be done inside the classroom, but it is done for a short time during a part of class that they can afford to miss. I'm very grateful to be getting the observation and experience that I am from working in this Kindergarten classroom!
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