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Different means something is not the same.
Hidden Curriculum of Vision
Different
Understanding that people, objects, actions, or experiences are not the same because they have different characteristics, qualities, functions, or purposes. Classify Different as a Foundational Concept. It is the natural companion to Same, and together they form one of the earliest conceptual building blocks for comparison, categorization, discrimination, problem-solving, mathematics, literacy, science, and social understanding. One thing I would intentionally emphasize in your Hidden Curriculum of Vision™ is th...
Also known as: Not the Same
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Children who are sighted naturally notice differences throughout the day. They observe different colors, shapes, sizes, clothing, facial expressions, classroom materials, animals, weather, and routines. These repeated visual experiences help children learn to compare, classify, and understand the world around them. Students with visual impairments may miss...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding different supports language, literacy, mathematics, problem solving, categorization, prediction, communication, daily living, and later abstract learning.
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