Synopses & Reviews
Here is a wealth of information to help you support children in your classroom who have serious illnesses or chronic conditions. Mesec describes each condition, discusses common treatments, explains the process of diagnosis, and lists symptoms and warning signs. Activity ideas, discussion questions, and lesson plans show you how to teach students about the illnesses and conditions. First aid instructions and general activities that further health and safety in the classroom appear in separate sections. Grades PreK-8.
Synopsis
In this book you will find the information you need to support, within the classroom, children with health problems such as allergies, cancer, diabetes; or serious conditions such as hemophilia, grief, or sickle-cell anemia. The author gives instructions for dealing with illnesses on a daily basis as well as tips on how to handle crisis situations. After describing each condition, she discusses common treatments, explains the process of diagnosis, and lists symptoms and warning signs. First aid instructions appear in a separate section. The book even includes activities that inform students and encourage greater sensitivity about illnesses. Mesec's work helps educators better understand serious illnesses and health conditions in the classroom and create a safer environment for all students. A valuable resource for teachers, librarians, and school administrators.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 115) and index.