Promote the participation of all children in the full early childhood curriculum. This kit provides guidance for how to make adaptations for daily activities and routines so that children ages 3-6 with disabilities and other special needs can successfully participate in all classroom activities. Contains a CD with resources and a booklet about adaptations. From the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Milbourne, S. A., & Campbell, P.H., Philadelphia, PA: Child and Family Research Programs, Thomas Jefferson University. (2007).
- Cara’s Kit Mini Posters (PDF)
There are literally thousands of possible adaptations. Think of the adaptations in CARA’s Kit as a starting point. This tool provides you with two resources you may use when finding adaptations. These are:- General adaptations: These adaptations may be implemented throughout the classroom on a regular basis.
- Adaptations specific to classroom learning areas: Adaptations are provided for the following learning areas: language and literacy; arts and creative expression; science and nature; water and sand; math and manipulatives; dramatic play; block play; music; and active learning and movement. In each case, the adaptations are presented as a mini-poster you can hang in the particular classroom area. In both resources, adaptations are organized according to CARA’s Adaptation Continuum, from least intrusive to most intrusive.