Sensory Activities
Multi-sensory activities encourage children to interact with the world in several ways, using touch, sight, sound and taste, often all in the same activity!
Sensory Activities, Toys
Make Your Own Bead Container
Ivan's Occupational Therapist suggested finding simple activities he could do that would require him to use one hand to stabilize while the other hand is engaged. Making a Bead Container...
Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Nontoxic Slime!
This is a super simple recipe for homemade nontoxic slime. It's perfect for kids who tend to put things in their mouth while they play because it's safe! It's still...
Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Ball Pit!
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!
Sensory Activities
A Quilt of Many Textures
Cindy King writes about creating a quilt of many textures for her son Victor who is blind. He loves all the different types of fabric! Cindy will also make a...
Sensory Activities
Sugar Search Sensory Activity
Hide toys and shapes under sugar then use a paint brush to find them. This is a fun and easy sensory game - and find tips on how to make...
Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Tactile Matching Game
Ever thought about making a tactile matching game? This is a great activity for blind children. All you need is a collection of cleaned plastic snack cups and a few...
Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Sponge Ball!
Just take a sponge, cut it up and tie the pieces together to make a sponge ball... and now you have a fun toy to play with in the bath...
Sensory Activities
Baked Cotton Balls Sensory Activity
Looking for a project that's sticky, messy, crunchy, soft and scented all in one? Making baked cotton balls is such an easy activity plus it's great fun for a rainy...
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Gardening with a Blind Child
Gardening is a very hands-on endeavor and children with visual impairments need the opportunity to get their hands into as many different real-world activities as possible, so how about starting...
Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Textured Balloon Activity
Here's an easy activity that is fun and great for fine motor development and tactile discrimination: fill balloons with different textures from the kitchen (like rice or flour) and squeeze...
Sensory Activities
Horticultural Therapy
What is horticultural therapy and what are the benefits for blind or visually impaired children? We'll explain what the therapy is and give you a few fun ideas so you...
Sensory Activities
Sound Eggs Sensory Activity
Fill each egg with a different object to make different sounds when you shake them. Fill your eggs in pairs so you can play a matching game!
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Creating Sensory Activity Centers for Blind Children
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...
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Activity Bank: Sensory Activities for Kids who are Blind
Find sensory activities that have been adapted to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired.
Behavior, Sensory Activities
Overcoming Tactile Sensitivity with a Sticky Box!
Collect sticky and gooey toys and throw them all in one box. You'll create a sensory toy that will help your child learn to love sticky things.
Sensory Activities, Tactile Arts and Crafts
Puffy Paint Art Project
Learn how to make a puffy paint sensory art project with your blind child. It's easy and fun!
Sensory Activities, Toys
Make Your Own Scented Rattle!
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...
Sensory Activities, Toys
Make Your Own Texture Bag!
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...
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Sensory Games for Kids who are Blind
It can be more difficult for blind or disabled children to learn about the world and use their senses effeciently. Here are some games you can play to help them...
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Make Your Own Sensory Play Area for Your Blind Baby
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?
Fine and Gross Motor, Sensory Activities, Toys
Make Your Own Mini Play Area!
If you don't have the space or money to invest in a large sensory play area for your blind baby we've got the solution for you!
Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Color-Contrast Reversible Blanket!
Contrasts can really make a difference when playing with your low vision baby. Learn how to make a reversible blanket with a dark and light side so you can encourage...
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
That’s Wet! Teaching your blind child about water and other wet things
Blind children encounter water in different forms all day long and we need to help them understand that while each experience is different they all involve the same concept: Water.