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Cornelia Schneider, Professor, Education, Mount Saint Vincent University

How routines, rituals and rites of passage are foundations of an inclusive classroom

For many families, but especially for those whose children are disabled or neurodivergent, September is a daunting time, as children often find themselves in a classroom with new faces, spaces or routines.

Much is said about the importance of the 3Rs for teaching and learning (reading, writing and arithmetic), but when we think about inclusive classroom cultures, it’s necessary to consider three other Rs: routines, rituals and rites of passage.

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