Chalk & Deaf Kids

Remember how much fun you had as a kid playing with sidewalk chalk? Maybe you drew pictures, tic-tac-toe squares, or played hopscotch. Sidewalk chalk is still tons of fun -- and now the regular sized sticks come in huge containers for more fun. What have they added since we were kids? Jumbo chalk! Come on -- You know you want some!

Now that I have stirred up childhood memories and started those right-brain artist juices flowing, think for a minute about how chalk can be used with your deaf child. (The blog today is focused on the deaf, but it really can be applied to children with other disabilities as well: ADD, ADHD, physically handicapped, Down syndrome, hard of hearing, etc.) Using chalk is an inexpensive, easy way to encourage talking, reading, and writing skills.

Read today's article for ideas on what to do! Then head on over to the store for some of that chalk! . . . L.