Play and Disabilities.

 No matter where we go, discussions about inclusion, inclusive education, and children with special needs are becoming increasingly common. As future teachers, an important question is how we can effectively support learners with different abilities and needs in the classroom. The lesson conducted on 14th May, “Play for Children with Special Needs and Circumstances,” helped answer many of these questions. Through the session, I learned about different types of special needs and how play can be used as an effective strategy to support every child’s learning and participation.


The lesson showed me that play activities can be adapted through accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of individual learners. Because of this flexibility, children are given opportunities to make choices, explore freely, and learn in ways that suit them best. I also realized that play helps create a warm and supportive classroom atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued, and included.

One activity that strengthened my understanding was the Mirror Game. During the activity, everyone actively participated and appeared cheerful and engaged. While reflecting on the game afterward, many classmates shared that it promoted values such as friendship, concentration, emotional understanding, and cooperation. I also felt that this type of activity could make future classrooms more enjoyable, interactive, and inclusive for children.

Another meaningful activity was the chocolate activity, which deepened my understanding of diversity among learners. I noticed that even when some classmates selected the same number, their responses and perspectives were still different. This reminded me that every learner is unique in their own way. From this experience, I understood the importance of using approaches such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) to address the varying needs, interests, and abilities of students in the classroom.

Overall, the session encouraged me to integrate play activities that involve movement, sensory experiences, and thinking skills, as these not only support learning but also help build a caring and emotionally supportive classroom environment.

Comments

  1. ngawangtenzinchodenMay 27, 2026 at 9:27 AM

    The connection between the Mirror Game and values such as friendship and cooperation is insightful. It would be interesting to consider whether all children with different abilities would experience the activity in the same way and how adjustments could make it more inclusive.

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  2. namgay wangmoMay 27, 2026 at 9:46 AM

    Thoughtful reflection that clearly shows your understanding of inclusion and the importance of adapting play for diverse learners. I liked how you connected activities like the Mirror Game and chocolate activity to real classroom implications. Your awareness of UDL and DI also shows strong professional growth toward inclusive teaching.

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  3. Ugyen LhamoMay 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM

    I really liked your observation that even classmates who chose the same number shared different perspectives, because it strongly highlighted the uniqueness of every learner and the importance of flexible teaching approaches.

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