LIFT: Feelings & Faces
About LIFT
LIFT is SOAR’s early-learning program designed for young children with disabilities to build emotional awareness, communication, and self-regulation through movement, sensory play, and guided social interaction. These early experiences lay the foundation for confidence, safety, and positive relationships.
Your Purpose
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Treat each participant with dignity and respect; speak to them as you would any other child.
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Support children as they explore emotions using visuals, movement, music, and hands-on materials.
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Encourage emotional expression without judgment; there are no “wrong” feelings, our job is to help encourage healthy and safe ways to express those emotions.
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Model calm, supportive behavior and simple emotional language.
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Be attentive: participants may walk, roll, or ride, and some may wander, keep eyes open and gently redirect or follow if needed.
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Help children feel safe, successful, and supported as they learn about themselves and others.
