From our experiences, we have found it best to introduce the student with disabilities to the class in the same manner as with any other new student. This might be at opening circle or individually to the students as they come into class. Some classroom teachers have "Student of the Week" bulletin boards in which children share via photographs their likes, family members and important events in their lives. This is a good way for the children to get to know their new friend. Another strategy for introducing the child into the classroom is to pair that child with a child who knows the routine and the classroom well, so that they both start to know each other. The children will have many questions about the new child. Provide them with simple, brief and accurate answers. The children will also be curious about any equipment or adaptive devices the new child uses. Provide supervised opportunities for the children to explore and use the equipment. It is important to teach the children to ask the child and caregivers before they touch the equipment and to respect the child's equipment.