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	Letter Formation and Handwriting By Liz Eagan A kinesthetic approach to letter formation and writing using Montessori materials and adaptations for low vision can help children with visual impairments to make progress with handwriting skills.
	Four in a Row Adaptation for Tactile Learners By barrettv This tactile version of the classic Four in a Row game, or Connect 4, makes it easier for our tactile learners to orient themselves to the ever changing game board.
	Haciendo Tu Propio Libro de Experiencias en Bolsitas By Doreen Bohm Haciendo tu propio libro de experiencias en bolsitas is the Spanish translation of Make Your Own Baggie Experience Book.
	Dressing Book for Teenager with Multiple Disabilities By Karen Epley This book uses tactile symbols, braille, and print to provide support and structure to a teenager who is blind with autism to get dressed independently.
	Setting Up Task Boxes to Encourage Independence By Liz Eagan Activities can be set up in individual plastic bins for children to do independently.
	My Color Book By Liz Eagan This homemade book is designed to give children practice identifying colors, including matching colors, naming colors, and identifying pictured items.
	Spreads and How to Spread Them By Dwila Nixon Step-by-step instructions for individuals with visual impairment to learn to spread items such as margarine or butter on toast
	My First Tracking Book By covi88 As a first year preschool teacher one of my first questions was: how can I help my students with a visual impairment develop pre-braille skills? The simple answer, help them develop tracking skills.
	Using Puff Paint for Tactile Activities By lnygaard01 Puff paint provides endless possibilities for learning and fun for students of all ages.
	Interactive Read-Aloud and Story Box of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson By mbakos Interactive read-alouds, combined with a story box, make books accessible for all students. Using the Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson is a fun way to combine learning and play.
	Rock Painting Spring Craft for Earth Day or Mother's Day By Liz Eagan This hands-on activity is a fun way to celebrate Earth Day or Mother's Day with children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities.
	Shower and Hygiene Book for a Teenager By Karen Epley This tactile book with braille and print, along with real objects, can be used to support teenagers with visual impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder (VIASD) to be more independent in daily living.
	Developing a Bond: Getting to Know Our Students By Liz Eagan TVI Liz Eagan shares an idea for how she gets to know her students and create a bond with them.
	Math Game: Rounding (Nemeth and Place Value) By dhudnall The object of this spring-themed board game is to practice rounding numbers in a fun and motivating way.
	Bath Time Discussion Box and Book By Renee Ellis Discussion boxes are an early literacy activity for young children with visual impairments, deafblindness or multiple disabilities, where they collect real objects from a routine activity such as bath
	Easter Egg Hunts for Children with Multiple Disabilities By Liz Eagan Ideas to create an Easter egg hunt for children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities
	Braille Sudoku By Stacey Chambers Sudoku is a great way to work on problem solving, tactile discrimination, and self-determination skills. Braille Sudoku makes the game accessible to players who are blind or visually impaired.
	Positional Concept Game By Liz Eagan This game is designed to reinforce positional concepts on the page, including left/right, top/bottom, and center.
	Phonetic Reading Blocks with Braille Labels By Liz Eagan These Montessori Phonetic Reading Blocks can easily be adapted by adding braille labels for students who are blind or visually impaired to practice making CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words.
	Braille Design of a Duck By Edith West Braille Drawings are a great way to practice braille skills and a fun opportunity to strengthen braille literacy!