I have been trying to teach Aily about inclusion and how different kids learn differently. I am hoping with a whole lot of reinforcement and modeling she will be an ally to her friends like Abby. You’re such a great mom, Elyse. She’s so lucky to have you!
As the parent of two pretty neurotypical kiddos, I found myself feeling jealous of the social skills classes Abby is taking! Just tonight, I was trying to get Leo to practice reading and he was losing his mind. Once he calmed down and took some deep breaths, the reading came easy. Oh, how we could all benefit from what I imagine she is learning… including plenty of neurotypical adults I know.
Right there with you friend-my child is also in social skills classes and play therapy through her school as well and I must say it has helped her tremendously with recognizing, naming, and regulating her emotions and I am thankful her school offers these things. However, I WHOLE HEARTEDLY agree with you-every single child could benefit from similar instruction, and unfortunately, I think a lot of the social/emotional learning that used to happen in the earlier grades has been replaced with rigorous academic learning. Kids are expected to come to school with a full tool kit as far as emotional regulation, collaboration and team work, etc. etc. by first grade these days so that teachers can focus on curriculum, and I’m sorry, but it’s way off fucking base. My first grader (and MOST first graders I would argue!) need more time spent learning about *themselves* and how they learn and less about “the shot heard round the world” 🤣
YES. Absolutely. The academic expectations do not allow for any wiggle room when it comes to adding more emotional regulation skills/teaching in a "normal" classroom. It's such a missed opportunity. Like imagine how much better adjusted adults would be if we'd learned these tools in elementary school instead of just being told to shut up and sit quietly on the circle rug...
Holy shit you guys, my sister just shared this comic which I think does a REALLY great job at showcasing exactly what I'm talking about here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19UHHVZ6x7/
I have been trying to teach Aily about inclusion and how different kids learn differently. I am hoping with a whole lot of reinforcement and modeling she will be an ally to her friends like Abby. You’re such a great mom, Elyse. She’s so lucky to have you!
Thanks friend 💜 grateful for friends and parents like you!
As the parent of two pretty neurotypical kiddos, I found myself feeling jealous of the social skills classes Abby is taking! Just tonight, I was trying to get Leo to practice reading and he was losing his mind. Once he calmed down and took some deep breaths, the reading came easy. Oh, how we could all benefit from what I imagine she is learning… including plenty of neurotypical adults I know.
Oh I know! I wish schools had the resources / capacity to bring social and emotional regulation classes to all the kids. So so helpful!
Right there with you friend-my child is also in social skills classes and play therapy through her school as well and I must say it has helped her tremendously with recognizing, naming, and regulating her emotions and I am thankful her school offers these things. However, I WHOLE HEARTEDLY agree with you-every single child could benefit from similar instruction, and unfortunately, I think a lot of the social/emotional learning that used to happen in the earlier grades has been replaced with rigorous academic learning. Kids are expected to come to school with a full tool kit as far as emotional regulation, collaboration and team work, etc. etc. by first grade these days so that teachers can focus on curriculum, and I’m sorry, but it’s way off fucking base. My first grader (and MOST first graders I would argue!) need more time spent learning about *themselves* and how they learn and less about “the shot heard round the world” 🤣
YES. Absolutely. The academic expectations do not allow for any wiggle room when it comes to adding more emotional regulation skills/teaching in a "normal" classroom. It's such a missed opportunity. Like imagine how much better adjusted adults would be if we'd learned these tools in elementary school instead of just being told to shut up and sit quietly on the circle rug...
Holy shit you guys, my sister just shared this comic which I think does a REALLY great job at showcasing exactly what I'm talking about here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19UHHVZ6x7/