Many calendars are half price in the stores right now. Why not pick up an extra calendar to develop speech and language skills with your special needs child?
Happy New Year! I have completed one of the time-honored traditions of the new year. After a writer's meeting yesterday at Barnes and Noble, I spent at least thirty minutes shopping for a new calendar. . . actually a planner. It had all of the features that I use, and best of all it was a great price. All of their calendars were reduced half off since it is now 2007.
I love using calendars to teach basic time awareness, vocabulary (days and months), sequencing, and counting (to 31). Older kids benefit from using planners to track assignments, extracurricular activities, and work times. January is the perfect time to introduce using a calendar or planner. I encourage you to read Developmental Delay and Calendar Skills for 2007 for ideas on using calendars and planners with your special needs son or daughter.
If you are shopping for a disability/ability awareness calendar, it may not be half price. A portion of the profit from many of these calendars goes to benefit research or support for a related organization. Check out the following link for great disability awareness calendars.
2007 Disability Awareness Calendars
What are your goals for yourself and your son or daughter for 2007? Watch for my upcoming article about goal setting for the family with special needs.
