We have a beautiful girl at the kindy who has Down Syndrome. She always puts things in her mouth, play dough, toys and even clay. She simply cannot not help herself, but children around her keep reminding her not to. They have been walking her to bathroom to wash her hands and then help her take out her lunch box. They are so friendly and caring that the teachers sometimes need to remind them that the girl with Down Syndrome is competent to do most things. Just don't mothering her! I am so glad to have her because she brings out the sensitive and caring sides of other children. Yesterday, it was amazing to watch a little Korean boy using his limited English as well as body language to show the girl with Down Syndrome where and how to put away coloring pencils.
The teachers have been learning the sign language to communicate better and effectively with her. We found the sign language quite self explanatory, and it appeals to all children visually. I'm thinking how the sign language can be incorporated into the program...
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