Cooperative Play

Brandon "calls" Mom.

Each day our students have an opportunity to develop appropriate play skills. During this time, two students are paired together. First, we read a story in which both children interact cooperatively turning pages, pointing to items, answering questions, etc. Then, a specific play activity is presented. Students practice taking turns, sharing, and engaging in "pretend" play. Last, students have a little bit of time for independent play.

Dawn Gentry Joins our Staff

Hannah's Hope is happy to welcome Dawn Gentry to our staff of teachers. Dawn and her family recently moved to South Texas from Kansas. She has two young children and is attending A&M Kingsville to pursue a degree in Speech Pathology. She will be working with our children on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We feel very fortunate to have her on staff.

The Motor Room

Having fun in the motor room

The motor room is a favorite place for all of our students. In this room, we have equipment to help develop gross motor skills. Each day the children are taken through an obstacle course--a balance beam, tunnels, trampoline, ball pit, therapy balls, etc. This allows us to address several skills while having fun! After completing the obstacle course a few rounds, students are allowed to explore activities on their own.

New Teacher Joins Staff

Amit Nadkarni helps Ms. Robin during "circle time".

Hannah's Hope would like to welcome Amit Nadkarni. Amit will be a part time teacher while pursuing a master's degree in Psychology. He comes to us after having worked at the May Institute in Boston. He will be working at the school Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Glad to have you aboard, Amit!