March marks the start of a new semester, and at NDFH’s special education school, we warmly welcome Wenwen. Let’s join him on this exciting journey and see how he adapts.

 

Wenwen is a 6-year-old boy from the local community. Due to autism and epilepsy, his developmental progress is a bit slower compared to his peers.

The teacher gently guides Wenwen in meeting new friends, teaching him the importance of polite greetings while helping him establish daily routines as quickly as possible.

 

With the teacher’s consistent encouragement, Wenwen has made progress by attempting to make brief eye contact. When he hears the teacher’s instructions, he follows her lead, performing actions step by step, like picking up a ball. Thanks to the teacher’s patient support, even though Wenwen currently lacks verbal communication skills, he is starting to engage in activities with a sense of caution and curiosity.

 

The special education kindergarten has introduced a diverse range of courses and activities.

 

During the spring season, the children can experience the natural changes that come with it, enhancing their understanding of the different seasons.

In the temperature perception class, Wenwen explored the sensations of the wind during various seasons. He learned to recognize whether it felt warm or if he was bundled up snugly in his clothes.

In the second week, we celebrated International Women’s Day. The teacher introduced the children to the history of this special occasion and guided them in creating handmade red flowers for their nannies, allowing them to express their love and gratitude with heartfelt words.

During music class, the teacher employed different methods to encourage the children to sing and dance. In this relaxed and joyful environment, Wenwen experienced the power of music, fully immersing himself in the atmosphere.

 

In the handicraft class, activities like making paper kites, arranging flowers, and flower rubbing provided the children with excellent opportunities to refine their fine motor skills. At first, Wenwen often felt unsure about where to begin when faced with the materials. With step-by-step guidance from the teacher, he gradually learned the techniques and slowly completed simple painting and coloring projects.

 

Through activities like paper tube dribbling and using double ropes to release colored pens, the children not only enhanced their hand-eye coordination but also learned valuable lessons about being “careful” and “patient” in their efforts. These activities helped cultivate Wenwen’s courage, encouraging him not to fear failure as he explored and created.

 

To boost the children’s physical health and enhance their athletic abilities, a variety of indoor and outdoor physical activities have been organized. With the teacher’s guidance, Wenwen and his classmates engaged in activities such as jumping, climbing, and rolling. These exercises not only strengthened their muscles and improved coordination but also fostered self-confidence.

 

This month’s teaching activities have expanded the children’s knowledge and developed their overall capabilities. We hope that, like Wenwen, all the children in the special education kindergarten will enjoy their time here and embrace learning with enthusiasm.

Looking ahead, we aim to incorporate even more specialized and refined activities in our teaching to enhance the educational services we provide for children with special needs. Our goal is to create an enriching environment that supports their growth and development effectively.

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