Six month old Abby lives with her mother, Jill. Her father is currently incarcerated because of crimes related to his opioid addiction. This has created tremendous financial challenges for Jill. Jill’s family lives far away and are not really involved in Abby’s life. Keeping Abby healthy has been a major focus for her family, based on her multiple and significant allergies. Among other things, she is allergic to milk. Finding things that Abby likes to eat and helping her achieve physical growth milestones has been a challenge. Abby loves to listen to and move to music.
Based on what you know about Abby and her family dynamic, how would you plan an individualized lesson to support her growth and development across all domains? Think reflectively and share about how you would support Abby in your classroom, including:
- age-appropriate activities, including using music as a tool
- health and safety, specifically addressing her allergies
- emotional support
- milestones, and progress tracking
How would you support Jill?
- Considering the challenges faced by Jill, what activities could be extended at home that utilizes low-cost or easily accessible materials?
- What community resources could you share with Jill to reduce some of the obstacles she faces based on what you know about her circumstances?