Water is a wonderful sensory activity that can take the form of so many learning experiences. When the days get long and hot, using water as a learning tool can spark discovery, creativity, and a baseline of memories for children.
This checklist looks at both physical and social factors that can be addressed in the visually impaired child’s environment that will lead to more independence.
This article includes general strategies for building the foundation for literacy, as well as suggestions for creating books for young children who are blind or visually impaired.
Many VI teachers are familiar with the object calendars that are part of the communication methodology developed by Dr. Jan van Dijk for students with deafblindness. The calendar boxes represent time, usually one school day.
Try these designs for a fun way to celebrate the holiday.
Organizational skills include maintaining a structure for ones possessions, including school and personal items), time management, and the ability to prioritize things on the to do list. They are a critical part of compensatory access for students with visual impairment.
Tips for setting up preschool classrooms serving young children with visual impairments
In the past year or two, I’ve written a narrative story incorporating all the UEB braille signs. The narrative is titled, Track Meet Day.
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.
These holiday gift cards provide braille and tactile stickers to make them accessible to children who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
