Vacation Bible School
Today Tootie and I attended VBS at one of our local churches. The church not only encouraged special needs children to attend; they are focusing on children with special needs.
Since they had so many kindergarteners; Tootie had to be placed with the 4 year olds. Tootie and I made a train using a sponge dipped in paint. After art, we listened to a story about Jesus and sang some songs. We then had a snack of gold fish and apple juice. Afterward the children lined up and we went on the playground. Tootie went down the slide twice! Although it was cloudy and had been sprinkling, it was still hot outside; so, when we returned to our room, Tootie took a short nap.
All the members were so kind and most accommodating. The gentlemen of the church installed a temporary ramp to make it easier for Tootie and me to get to our assigned classroom. In fact, they told me tomorrow morning, a parking space will be saved just for us; it will be right next to the door!
I initially thought all the special needs children were going to be together but they are not; they are in separate classrooms. I applaud this church for not only acknowledging our children but including our children. I am a huge advocate of inclusive education and am so thankful this church had the insight to incorporate this into their program!
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