{"id":265,"date":"2021-05-06T23:39:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T22:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aimdev.fusio.dev\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=265"},"modified":"2022-09-16T11:53:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T10:53:10","slug":"traffic-light-fan","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/ga\/resources\/traffic-light-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Light Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gdpr-ifbc-wrap\">\n<p>Traffic Light Fans are primarily used as a communication tool, as a visual aid to support children to communicate directly and visually with adults, as well as their peers.\u00a0Suitable for ages: 3+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Access &amp; Inclusion Model - Traffic Light Fan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/wp\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=gdpr_iframe_blocker&amp;src=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ylDQNWjlnE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-gdpr-iframesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ylDQNWjlnE?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--#wrapping_DIV_open\" -->\r\n<div id=\"wrapping_DIV_open-block_609a9c46ee12d\" class=\"content-highlight\">\r\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key learning this resource may support:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fan supports development of\u00a0<strong>language, literacy and communication<\/strong>\u00a0as it may support children to express their emotions and views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social and emotional development<\/strong>\u00a0may be enhanced by effective use of the fan as children can be supported as active participants and have a tool which aids them in expressing themselves to peers and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n<!--#wrapping_DIV_close\" -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested starting points for engagement:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Practitioners should firstly consider how this resource can be used to support children at their current levels and also offer a gentle extension to their learning as and where appropriate.<\/li><li>An individual child may be supported to understand and use the traffic light fan as a communication tool during the daily routine.<\/li><li>Colours and what they represent can be adapted and tailored based on individual needs. 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