Creating a supportive educational environment for children with special needs at kindergartens

The project is financed by: the NGO Programme in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2009-2014 – www.ngogrants.bg

Project goals:

The creation of an effective model for supporting children with special needs at the general education kindergartens, by sharing the experience and the good practice of Karin Dom.

The project is directed towards children with special needs, other children of the same age, parents, teachers, specialists and representatives of public administration and other organizations.

Project activities:

Exchanging experience and conducting trainings for creating a supportive educational environment for children with special needs at the general education kindergartens. Development of a didactic appliance, information and other materials for the interaction and teaching of children with special needs. Resourceful support for children with special needs in three general education kindergartens in Varna, by specialists from Karin Dom. Informative activities, promoting and intercession.

Desired results:

Granting an effective resourceful support and the integration of children in the general education environment, in the earliest stages of development, can influence the successful continuation of their education in school and further. It gives the children a better chance at realization and an independent life.

The activities for integrating children with special needs are beneficial for both groups of children, because they develop skills for mutual support, understanding and accepting individual differences as part of everyday life.

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