Susan Surgoth
THE KEY TO MY CHILDREN SERIES: EVAN’S EYEBROWS SAY YES is about a three year old little boy who uses a wheelchair and requires many adaptations in order to participate fully in the classroom due to his weakened muscles. From the very first day Evan entered the preschool classroom, he felt welcomed. He could play safely with his friends on the floor by using adaptive equipment, he could lead them marching around the classroom as he beat his adapted tom-tom, and he could do a puzzle or an art project on his tray along with the other children. He even used the computer to teach the others about Thanksgiving by just touching an adapted screen connected to the computer instead of using a 'mouse'. He was a wonderful boy who stole Miss Susan’s heart. When Evan used his eyebrows up and down as if to nod 'yes' instead of nodding his head, Miss Susan and Miss Nancy smiled. He had even adapted himself to meet his needs! Evan’s key to learning is not only adaptive equipment but also his incredible love for life. Evan was a joy to have in the classroom. Evan’s label is Other Health Impairment. Order online at www.keytomychildren.comVisit the Illustrator’s website at www.creativeartsbycathy.com
