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Imagine your kindergartners have been reading folk tales about Anansi the Spider, a trickster hero from West Africa. You've watched an Anansi story on video, learned about real spiders, sung spider songs, and made spiders of all shapes, colors, and sizes using found materials. As a culminating event, the children have chosen the story of Anansi and his children to perform as a play for all the families at the center. But now you're in a quandary: one of your kindergartners uses a wheelchair and cannot speak. How will Rory participate in the all-class play?Prepare an Accessible Environment
As you create opportunities for creative dramatics in your program, the thoughtfulness you put into accommodating children with disabilities will benefit all the children.
n Gross motor support. Provide stable furnishings that won't tip and sufficient space without obstacles. Children can often use scooter boards, adapted tricycles, and pedal cars as alternative ways to get around. Consult a physical therapist beforehand if you want a child with physical disabilities to "try new things."
n Fine motor support. Include costumes and props that are simpler to use; try large knobs, handles and switches, and easy-to-fasten alternatives to buttons. Lightweight props can be made of Styrofoam(tm). ...