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How to Celebrate Exceptional Children's Week (ECW)
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ECW Celebration Ideas
Nominate a child to receive the
"Yes I Can!" Award
Early Childhood/Elementary Resource
Jr. High/High School Resource
Publicize to community
Host a speaker to present about individuals with special needs
Feature student-made projects
Hold an awareness walk
Sponsor panel discussions on the field of special education
Create t-shirts, buttons, stickers, bracelet, etc.
Hold a special event for exceptional children and families within the community
Have children create a presentation for the community
Create an exhibit
Show a film highlighting special needs
Hang posters
Display books on, by, or for individuals with exceptionalities
Provide resources for families and communities about local agencies and services for children with special needs
Pass out fliers to help educate community members
Invite a ICEC/CEC member or Executive Board member to come present at a meeting/event
Hold an awareness day where individuals can simulate various disabilities
Teach basic sign language
Write using only a mirror and/or non-dominant hand
Do an activity with a blindfold
Speak without using words with a specific letter
etc.
Feature
famous people
who have exceptionalities
Demonstrate different teaching strategies for individuals with special needs
Volunteer at an agency for individuals with special needs
Promote using person-first language/stop using the "R" word campaign
Donate to an organization that supports individuals with special needs
Plus so many other ideas! The possibilities are endless
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