Genesis Politron is a preschool and kindergarten teacher in Watsonville, California, who works with deaf and hard of hearing students.
While shopping for toys for her class, Politron realized there weren't any dolls that resembled her students with hearing devices. So she decided to craft some on her own. Using creativity — and a lot of glitter — the teacher added hearing aids and cochlear implants to the new baby dolls for the school.
Politron said her students were surprised and excited to see the baby dolls -- and they have not been put down since. "Those with cochlear implants tend to only reach for the doll with cochlear implants, and those with hearing aids tend to do the same. It's so exciting to watch their interactions with them, and watch as they identify with the doll that resembles them," she said. "Now, I watch as they feed their babies everyday, and 'rock them to sleep', and it's the sweetest sight!"
Well done Genesis. We here at ChalkFace admire your initiative.
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