[nobe-l] A question.

[Sharon Dudley]

Hi all.  I am a blind pre-k teacher of sighted children.  I also have
several legally blind and totally blind people in my family.  We do all have
special, unique talents and gifts that need to be fostered, whatever they
are.  I was very interested in dance as a child, and still am to this day.
I think it's vitally important for the parents of blind children to help
them to stay positive and support them with their dreams, even if they seem
strange.  I use dance every day in my classroom, even though I can't see my
children anymore.  They can see me and follow me as I model dances for
them.  I think it's important to remember that motivation is a key factor in
a child's development.  I see this every day in my classroom.  If a child is
interested in something, they will give it their all, even if it's hard for
them.  If they're not interested in something, even if the parent or teacher
wants them to learn it, they're going to shut down.
Sharon Dudley


On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Melissa Green <graduate56 at juno.com> wrote:

> Thank you all for your answers to the question that i posed.
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> Melissa Green
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melissa Green" <graduate56 at juno.com>
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> Subject: [nobe-l] A question.
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>   What advice would you give to parens with a blind child?
>> If you are a parent, what advice or information do you wish people had
>> given you?
>> I was asked this question as a blind adult.  So thought I would put this
>> out there and see if I am on the right track or not.
>> Your anser can be two word, or two sentences, or even a paragraph.
>> I am just curious.  I thought that it would be a good topic for
>> discussion.
>> Melissa Green
>> Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to
>> feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.
>> Blog: http://readergirl5674.blogspot.com
>> Facebook: melissa green northern colorado
>> twitter: melissa5674
>> msn: graduate1531 at msn.com
>> Linked in
>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagreen5674
>> Skype: lissa5674
>> Friend feed Melissa green
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