The Supermoon Eclipse
Mikey’s science teacher in 5th grade did a unit on the phases of the moon. How perfect that in the Fall of his 5th grade year, we just happened to get a supermoon eclipse?!?
So, of course, we let Mikey stay up to see it. We tried to capture some pictures, and our buddy wrote about it in his journal.
One Idea
If your child’s journal entry is related to a portion of the curriculum, send an e-mail to the teacher of that subject and let him or her know. They’ll want to connect with your child over their journal. It also helps show the teachers that your child is capable of being involved, even if some (or almost all) of the curriculum is beyond them academically. The teachers want ALL the kids to be involved in whatever way they can, so help them to see your child’s abilities from home whenever possible.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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