By Bryant Welbourne
University of Alabama
While preschool children from the University of Alabama Children’s Program and RISE Center are home, they continue to connect with teachers, learn, play and receive therapy through inventive and individualized online interactions.
Staff decided from the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on maintaining relationships with children and supporting parents, said Michelle Darabaris, director of the Children’s Program.
“We understand that children learn best through play and exploration, so what they need most, in the best and worst of times, are consistent relationships and numerous opportunities for play,” said Darabaris. “We planned to send videos of our teachers modeling creative learning experiences for parents to share with children.”
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