2 Reggio Dudes Scott Gross

Scott and Grant discuss the use of role playing in teaching children with special needs social skills.



Resource:

Foundation Role Plays for Autism: Role Play for Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents, Peers, Teachers and Other Professionals By: Andrew Nelson (2010)

Scott and Grant discuss metacognition and how they teach and encourage children, teachers, and parents to focus on this important skill.

Scott and Grant discuss the Loris Malaguzzi quote: "The environment should act as an aquarium which reflects the ideas, ethics, attitudes and culture of the people who live in it."

Grant and Scott discuss the power of teaching children to ask "Why?" 

Scott and Grant speak about the importance of confidence in young children.

Grant and Scott discuss the challenges of yet another school year with COVID-19, transitioning back to the classroom and the roles that adults play in this process.