Children who are blind or visually impaired (and those who are fully sighted!) can get their hands on a variety of textures as they create this self-portrait collage; additionally, they can learn about body parts, facial expressions, and spatial concepts, too! So, hereâs to making a little bit of a mess, a great bit of … Continued
Youâve Touched My Heart! Tactile Heart Valentine Card Tutorial Weâre talking Valentine card preparationsâbut not adding signatures to your standard store-bought notesâaccessible, tactile designing! While the finished product can still look creative and beautiful, our main aim is for them to be tactually interesting and enjoyable to create. Not too long ago my daughter came … Continued
Delicate petals. Fuzzy leaves. Sweet-smelling blossoms. Vivid color contrasts. Sturdy stems. Yes, weâre talking about beloved flowersâthe wild ones found peppered across fields and those bound and arranged-just-so at the supermarket. While they are no doubt visually beautiful, flowers (natureâs treasures) can be enjoyed by all, irrespective of visual acuity, due to their lovely fragrance and texture. And you … Continued
Earth dayâitâs a day we intentionally take note of the natural beauty of our world and choose to help preserve and steward it well. And what an expansive, exquisite planet we have! I believe that to encourage our children to appreciate Earth and care for it, we should begin by instilling wonder in it. Especially so with our children who are blind or visually impaired, we must slow down our fast-pace in … Continued
Hereâs to seasonal fun with your child as you create a tactile Valentine-heart card! Note the varying levels of difficultyâchoose what works for your family. Supplies: Tray with raised edges and small containers for an organized work station Cardstock or a blank card Felt  Scissors Double-sided tape Embroidery thread (contrasting color to the felt may be helpful) Needles (1. a plastic … Continued