At the start of our Me and my community themed week, we had a visit from Grandad Wheels (Brian). Brian is a wheelchair user and an author too. We heard all about what it is like to use a wheelchair and he also retold one of his wheelchair adventure books.
It is difficult to do lots of things if you are in a wheelchair but you are still the same as others.
Brian’s arms get tired from pushing his wheels on his wheelchair.
There are lots of different types of wheelchairs.
I learnt that Brian damaged his spinal cord so he can’t feel his legs.
It doesn’t matter if people have a disability.
This visit helped the children to understand that there are different groups within our community including those with a disability.
We created our own crazy wheelchair designs and Brian came to look at them. He thought they had some great features.
There’s an extra chance to order any of the Grandad Wheels books including his new book to be published this week. All proceeds go to charity. Please contact the office to order.
Help at home: talk with your child about what help someone might need if they are a wheelchair user.
