Adapting a Pumpkin Thematic Unit for Student with Visual Impairments
Ideas to adapt a thematic pumpkin unit for Kindergarten students with visual impairments, autism and other special needs
Ideas to adapt a thematic pumpkin unit for Kindergarten students with visual impairments, autism and other special needs
Ideas to incorporate literacy into Christmas and Hanukkah, including braille activities and other hands-on fun for children who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities
Activity ideas for children who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or with multiple disabilities to celebrate the Fall or Autumn season and Halloween
There are so many wonderful articles from our vision community to provide us with the best ideas when teaching students with visual impairments.
A discussion of the need to expand the definition of literacy for visually impaired students
As we settle in for a cold winter season, use these ideas to explore the world around us with adaptations for our students with visual impairments.
Creating a book box by adapting books to support the needs of students. Book boxes can support language and concept development for young children or those with complex access needs.
Tips for setting up preschool classrooms serving young children with visual impairments
Making pizza can be a functional and meaningful way to incorporate literacy skills for students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or deafblindness.
Here are some hands-on Dr. Seuss-themed activities with adaptations and thoughts from retired Perkins teacher Cindy O’Connell on how to make them concept-based. March is the time of year we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, although these ideas can be tried any time of year.