Inclusive Lesson Plans Throughout the Year

Organized by season, Inclusive Lesson Plans Throughout the Year has over 150 lesson plans for teachers who have children with special needs in their early childhood classrooms. Each lesson plan has a learning objective, materials list, directions for preparation, an assessment component, extension activities to connect the lesson plan to different areas of the curriculum, and adaptations for children with special needs. The lesson plans with modifications to include all children are designed for teachers who need to adapt their classrooms for children with autism; speech, hearing, visual, or orthopedic impairments; ADHD; or learning disabilities.

About the Author :
Laverne Warner, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations at Sam Houston State University in Texas. Previously, she taught public school in Texas, Indiana, and Vermont. She is the author of nine books and has published more than 100 articles in journals across the country. Sharon Lynch, Ed.D., has been working in the field of education for over twenty years. She has worked as an educational diagnostician, speech language pathologist, special education teacher, and as an educational consultant. Sharon is currently an associate professor at Sam Houston State University, where she teaches assessment, behavioral intervention, cognitive disabilities, and early childhood special education. As an educator for 27 years, Diana Kay Nabors has taught in both special education and general education classes. She currently is the Program Coordinator for the Early Childhood Program at Sam Houston State University. Cynthia Simpson has more than 15 years of experience in the public and private sector as a preschool teacher, special education teacher, elementary teacher, educational diagnostician, and administrator. She is currently an assistant professor at Sam Houston State University where she teaches courses in early childhood and special education.

Review :
"Inclusive Lesson Plans uses a seasonal framework with standard themes. In the fall, for example, lessons include 'All about me' and 'The senses.' Six to 16 hands-on activities support each theme with specific guidance on accommodations for children with disabilities. Inclusive Lesson Plans and The Inclusive Learning Center Book share a significant strength. They are both enthusiastic about helping teachers building meaningful preschool experiences for every child - and offer tools to help every teacher succeed. The introductions of both books review the basics of early childhood education. Each offers both experienced and novice teachers ideas for expanding traditional themes. Both books provide guidance on modifications and accommodations for chidren with disabilities. But most importantly, both ofer support to programs and teachers who want to make the successful inclusion of children with disabilities a hallmark of their work." - Texas Child Care "The seasonal activities include a range of modifications to tailor each lesson to a child's ability level. Designed for educators, it's also suitable for home schooling parents." - San Diego Family Magazine "This is an ideal resource for the teacher seeking strategies that include all students in classroom lessons and activities. This is the 'answer book' for teachers and other educators who struggle to find methods that work to create meaningful and effective accommodations for activities for kids with disabilities. The organization and straight-forward writing style make the book pick-up accessable. You can open it in the middle and immediately access and use the information. The authors crisply explain accomodation practices, enabling the reader to apply the principles in virtually any lesson plan. Parents, families, and community educators (religion teachers, recreation instructors, etc.) will find this book equally useful. EP proudly awards this book the EP Symbol of Excellence." - Exceptional Parent Magazine