Themes for Inclusive Classrooms: Lesson Plans for Every Learner

By Diana Nabors, Sharon Lynch, Cynthia Simpson and Laverne Warner

This is the perfect book for teachers who have typically developing young children ages 3-6, as well as children with special needs in their classrooms. Each lesson plan features objectives, a materials list, a circle or group time activity, assessment strategies, accommodations/modifications, and curriculum connections. The curriculum connections expand the children's learning into many areas, such as social studies, art, literacy, science, and music. The modifications and accommodations make the lesson plans accessible for all children, including those with:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech or language impairments
Hearing impairments
Visual Impairments
ADHD
Cognitive and/or developmental delays
Emotional disturbances
Orthopedic impairments
By using the lesson plans in Themes for Inclusive Classrooms, teachers can meet the needs and interests of all the children in their classrooms with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9780876597729

Diana Nabors

Diana Nabors, EdD, has been a public school educator for many years. She is an associate professor and program coordinator for the early childhood program within the College of Education at Sam Houston State University. As a presenter and consultant, she works with area school districts and prekindergarten centers focusing on programs for early childhood classrooms. She also assists in providing field experiences for the university preservice teachers in general education, inclusive, and special education settings. Nabors has written numerous articles on inclusive classrooms for early childhood publications and has served on various local and state committees focusing on early childhood education. Diana was a semi-finalist for the 2005-2006 Excellence in Teaching Award at Sam Houston State University. Diana Nabors lives in Spring, Texas.