How about creating a book to help him get ready? Include
pictures of him, his para, and, if possible, the substitute.
Here are two titles from Tarheel Reader: "When My Teacher
Goes Home" and "Mrs. Marrelli’s baby". Neither is exactly
right, but they'll give you some ideas and you can create
your own pretty easily.

If you aren't familiar with Tarheel Reader, check it out at
www.tarheelreader.org. It's a great site with thousands of
free books that can be really useful with our kids. They can
be read aloud by the computer in one of three voices. They
use photos and many are age-apprpropriate for older kids
too. They are even accessible using one or two switches and
intellitools.

On 11/06/09, nicole wrote:
> Hey guys, I am wondering if anyone has prepared a child
> when his/her 1:1 was out. One of my kids -- preschooler --
> has a 1:1, and he is very attached to her, and she will
> not be in school/work the week of Thanksgiving. I know his
> mom will help us prepare for her absence, but I want to
> prepare him. I am seeking ideas on how to do that. I
> have an idea for him when she is not there -- we could have
> a picture of a house, and her picture will be there, and
> then there will be a picture of the sub para to help him,
> but I am seeking ideas on how to prepare him before.
> Thanks, Nicole

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