I love teaching because I have the power to make learning fun. I can be as creative as I want and I can choose what activities we do as long as I adhere to the Ontario Curriculum. Recently, our class has been spicing up our morning routine by learning via game shows! Perhaps I should […]
Author Archives: Serena
Most parents probably cringe at the thought of their babies growing up and entering the challenging world of adolescence. However, it’s also reality. Our children will eventually grow up, and move on from the nest and into the world of independence, combined with finding their own economic and marital status. Dating and entering into a […]
When Daniel was first diagnosed with autism I had no idea what that meant, I only knew that it was going to change our lives forever. What I didn’t know at the time was how difficult the journey was going to be. From therapy, to behaviours, to schooling, to making friends, to childhood experiences, I […]
As I approach my third trimester in my pregnancy, I begin to think about my upcoming role as a “new mother”. From bathing, to changing diapers and endless sleepless nights, these are some of the challenges that I will soon face. Learning about the various eating/feeding patterns that I will introduce to my child will […]
When it comes to finding a suitable camp for children with Autism, it can become a very daunting task for parents. Several questions can come to mind such as; will my child have fun? Is this a safe environment? How trained are the staff? Here at The Lighthouse Learning and Development Centre, we have a […]
Camping. Inclusion. Two of my very favourite worlds have collided. I am thankful to say I have spent a fair amount of time putting my energy into both of these areas. Do I ever LOVE camp! (as an understatement) Here are 5 reasons why I do: It is BUCKETS of fun! (that is correct- buckets!) […]
As we enter into 2016, the Junior class will begin diving deeper into SuperFlex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum. This program was designed to help students develop an awareness for their own thinking, social behaviours as well as learn strategies that can help develop better self-regulation. It’s fun, interactive and an incredibly hands-on way for […]
Everyday we wake up, brush our teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, and begin our busy day of work. Sometimes our daily routine can flow at a regular pace, with all of our expectations reaching completion, while at other times we can hit a “road block”. An unexpected change may occur (i.e. traffic on the 401, […]
I have always loved learning new things about my environment, the people around me and how we, as a collective community can work together to achieve goals. We are all students when we embrace learning from one another. As educators, parents, neighbours- whatever our role is, we intentionally want to find out how a person […]
Gone are the days of parchment and clay, we live in a world filled with technology – this is a fact. We live in a world of information at our fingertips and as educators, it’s important for us to find ways to effectively incorporate this technology into the classroom. When used correctly, it can be […]