What if you could design your own play area that would stimulate your blind baby's senses and make them feel safe and willing to explore at the same time?
Choose from five wonderfully crafty art projects adapted for blind children that celebrate fall! Make prints and wreaths with apples and leaves, create your own tree, or decorate pumpkins!
Here's a quick and easy craft that is perfect for the holidays - learn how to make your own jingle bells with bells and pipe cleaners. You can wear them like a bracelet or anklet or even make a jingle stick!
Using an object calendar or calendar box can help blind children transition from one activity to the next and organize their day. We'll show you how to make your own calendar using tactile symbols and how to use it effectively.
This is a great craft idea for the holidays! Trace your child's foot on brown paper and their hands on red paper and glue together - you've got yourself a reindeer ornament ready to decorate and hang on the tree!
Learn how to make your own Touch Book for your blind baby by putting together a book of textures for him to feel. It's easy and fun and can be a great gift for a visually impaired child... or anyone!
With some extra fabric, a sewing machine, and a little creativity you can make a fun bag of textures for your blind child. A texture bag is a great way to teach your blind child about textures, matching, same, and different.
It's so easy to make a rattle for your blind baby that also has its own unique smell. Teach your baby about cause and effect with the sound while you teach them about scents too! Here's the simple how-to.
Are you looking for a cute and easy do-it-yourself Halloween costume for your baby? Learn how to make a matching Halloween pumpkin costume for daddy and baby and maybe you'll win that costume contest this year!
Making your own ball pit at home is a great way to entertain the kids on a cold winter day. It's also a wonderful multi-sensory activity for special needs kids!
Are you looking for a fun and inventive gift to make for a friend? Here's our idea for a beautiful Braille Clock - and you'll be amazed at how easy it is!
Contrasts can really make a difference when playing with your low vision baby. Learn how to make a reversable blanket with a dark and light side so you can encourage contrast play with your visually impaired baby.
Here's a crafty idea that's simple and will also help raise braille awareness. Make a cute braille bag for your child and they'll be the talk of the town!
Learn how to make your own Chinese gong using simple objects you probably have in your kitchen. Decorate your gong with tactile crafts and make lots of noise!
Learn how to make an activity center for children with visual impairments. Using general hardware materials (like cardboard or peg-board) and other household items (like toys or kitchen utensils) you can create a sensory space for your child. We have ideas for big spaces and little spaces!
With just a tray, some uncooked rice and a few hidden plastic easter eggs you can create a fun sensory game for your blind child. We'll give you some ideas for games you can play, too!
