tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post8419159335733699796..comments2023-04-30T01:11:30.165-07:00Comments on Princess With A Half Price Tiara: Tot School - Ocean and Beach ThemeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-75813753937615153562009-08-16T20:12:06.631-07:002009-08-16T20:12:06.631-07:00I love your blog! We have a playgroup and I love t...I love your blog! We have a playgroup and I love to use different themes for the week!<br /><br />I read a few of the comments on this post ( about your sons education) it seems like Montessori would be a good fit for him. I know that is how Maria Montessori started was working with Autistic children and had them working at a "normal" level. The best part is that they don't sit still.. the learning in that environment is all about exploring. <br />Thanks again for having such an inspiring blog! I can tell you love your children so much :)Demarcus Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256856613975897238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-21585516916407818222009-07-22T12:58:51.567-07:002009-07-22T12:58:51.567-07:00It's nice to meet you via Tot School. We are d...It's nice to meet you via Tot School. We are doing Ocean Theme this week - our first foray into thematic week, and we also read some of the books on your list. I loved your whale - maybe I can fit it into our schedule too. Happy teaching!Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-59043061057527852762009-07-21T04:23:34.852-07:002009-07-21T04:23:34.852-07:00Thanks for the kudos. I haven't worked with m...Thanks for the kudos. I haven't worked with many kids on the spectrum - I work more with multiply handicapped students. However, I guess professional curiousity got the best of me!<br /><br />Although I don't know anything about your son's school, I will say it is very hard to pack everything that you need to work on in special education into one day. It sounds like they are currently working on social skills with your son, probably figuring that if he has the social skills to be in a regular ed or inclusive classroom, he will then be able to learn the academics. (Just a guess from what you've told me.) However, I don't know that "sitting still" equals learning. Many students learn through movement and doing - and perhaps your son could work on his numbers that way, by playing games that encourage him to run around? I could ramble on and on here, so I should stop. :) <br /><br />In any event, I think it is great that you want to help supplement your sons education. He's very lucky.Michiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438417221237116318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-33942093859788348482009-07-20T11:41:58.685-07:002009-07-20T11:41:58.685-07:00Welcome to Tot School!! I love you crafts this wee...Welcome to Tot School!! I love you crafts this week! What a fun theme!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13433600467536585732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-59394775667614717762009-07-20T09:07:04.489-07:002009-07-20T09:07:04.489-07:00Welcome to SITS...love these ideas! and your banne...Welcome to SITS...love these ideas! and your banner!<br /><br /><a href="http://penelopesoasis.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-first-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">~Penelope</a>Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718128591448417498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-39095034004002933412009-07-20T04:59:57.113-07:002009-07-20T04:59:57.113-07:00Hi Michie - I have to say that is a tough question...Hi Michie - I have to say that is a tough question but a good one. I think that his school is trying to work more on the sensory aspect and social skills and his regular education gets pushed aside. I do understand that he needs to act properly in a social setting especially school but he is very bright, very inquisitive and his vocabulary is astounding although he still has trouble counting to 10 which at his age should be so easy for him. We have asked the district for a SEIT or an ABA therapist to come to the house for extensive training but were denied. The district feels that if we can get him to sit still long enough he will learn, I agree to a point BUT so much time is slipping by and I don't see how it will all get "fixed" by next year. My dream would be a regular kindergarten class with no assistance. Is it possible? We'll see.<br />P.S. I did not know you were a special education teacher - two thumbs up for you!!!! and you wonder why you have been stressed :)JM - The Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701198496879801741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-34338298396473377072009-07-20T04:15:07.890-07:002009-07-20T04:15:07.890-07:00This post made me smile. I think it is awesome th...This post made me smile. I think it is awesome that you are taking such an involved interest in your son's education. <br /><br />I am an intensive needs special education teacher, so I am curious - what do you think they are missing at your son's school?Michiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438417221237116318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-61928994730454525222009-07-19T19:22:47.176-07:002009-07-19T19:22:47.176-07:00I love the fish file folder game and the jellyfish...I love the fish file folder game and the jellyfish craft you guys did this week! Super cute blog too:-)!!Susanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594529717250616264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-85688370375303509352009-07-19T19:05:55.444-07:002009-07-19T19:05:55.444-07:00What a fun theme! My goal is more themes for tot ...What a fun theme! My goal is more themes for tot school once we get home, but we're on vacation for another week. <br /><br />If you have a Dollar Tree or Michael's near you, your boys might like the pellets that grow into foam sea creatures. My kids did that about a month ago, then we made under sea pics with them!<br /><br />http://thewalrus-and-thecarpenter.blogspot.com/2009/06/of-undersea-critters-bit-of-science.htmlShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442430456657585722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-42705242312617725132009-07-19T18:12:44.945-07:002009-07-19T18:12:44.945-07:00Too many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!Too many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!RockerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543179627497952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-73741274948783696962009-07-19T17:46:24.616-07:002009-07-19T17:46:24.616-07:00fun crafts...
Stopping by to say hi and welcome t...fun crafts...<br /><br />Stopping by to say hi and welcome to SITS. I know that you will enjoy being a part of this vibrant community of bloggers!<br />carma :-)Carma Sezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897159620671834070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811442027028381581.post-37700998578701049612009-07-19T17:33:02.165-07:002009-07-19T17:33:02.165-07:00What a great theme unit! I think I'm going to ...What a great theme unit! I think I'm going to try a few of these ideas with my daughter!<br /><br />I came by to welcome you to SITS! We're happy to have you with us!Just Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684193490710708195noreply@blogger.com