Written by a teacher of the visually impaired, who was inspired by her students, I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea is a picture book that follows a young blind girl as she explores the changing seasons through her senses.
Celebrate this Mother’s Day with your students with this book while incorporating learning objectives with projects geared towards moms.
Tools for TVIs: The Itinerant Teacher’s Handbook is out in the world and available on quota funds from the American Printing House for the Blind. The book encompasses perspective and tips navigating the job of an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired.
This book provides opportunities to build Nemeth Code skills and learn about strategies and resources for teaching the Nemeth Code. The book contains multiple examples of STEM materials transcribed into braille.
Object books are made using real objects, taken from the child’s daily activities and experiences to promote literacy for young children blind, visually impaired, deafblind, or multiply disabled
Listing of where braille books for children can be found, including options of free braille books for kids in the United States
This braille activity is a good way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with children who are blind or visually impaired.
This Feelings Book can help students who are blind or visually impaired to write about topics and emotions that may be challenging for them.
Braille Letter Matching Books are a great way to review braille symbols and older students can review symbols while helping to create these books!
Use the child’s individual interests to provide motivation and meaning in braille instruction.
