Education

Find resources for parents interested in supporting their child's educational needs, from reading and literacy to math and science.

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Whimsical illustration of a gentle bridge made of flowing lines, musical notes, and Braille dots, connecting two sides. The image suggests music and Braille coming together as a pathway for learning and inclusion.

Braille and Literacy, Music Play, Special Needs, Visual Impairment

Braille needs allies. Music can be one of them.

An inspiring look at how music can support Braille literacy, creativity, and inclusion for blind children.

Golden print letters and Braille dots flow together in a wave pattern across a green background, with musical notes accenting the design to represent the harmony between Braille and print literacy.

Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment

Should Blind Children Learn Print Letters?

Discover why teaching both print and braille can enrich literacy for children who are blind, helping them connect with the wider world.

An abstract, softly glowing stage under warm lights, with musical notes, stars, and colorful ribbons swirling in the air.

Education, Music Play, Special Needs

Creating Inclusive School Festivals: When Every Child Shines

Learn how to create inclusive school performances that celebrate every child’s abilities through music, movement, and imagination.

A colorful illustration showing a flat orange square with tactile textures, an arrow pointing right, and a cube with textured faces in teal, yellow, and red, representing the transition from 2D to 3D.

Math and Science

From 2D to 3D: Teaching Geometry to Blind Students Through Origami

Discover how origami can help blind and low-vision students explore 2D and 3D shapes through touch, building spatial reasoning and creativity with this fun, accessible teaching tool.

Whimsical digital illustration of three colorful birds flying among floating music notes and Braille dots on a blue-and-yellow sky background. Curved musical staff lines weave across the scene, blending sound and touch in a dreamlike way.

Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment

When Music Becomes Braille: Creative Paths in Education for Blind Kids

Discover how Prof. M.A. Christi is reimagining music education for blind children with Braille, stories, and tactile art in this inspiring interview.

Illustration of a blind child wearing a virtual reality headset and holding a white cane, standing in a grassy outdoor setting.

Assistive Technology, iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment

Apple Unveils New Accessibility Features: What It Could Mean for Blind and Disabled Children

Apple announced new accessibility features, including visual aid tools for the Vision Pro headset. Here's what these updates could mean for blind and disabled children, plus what parents and educators...

Teacher having meeting with parent of schoolboy.

IEPs

What Should I Bring to My Child’s First IEP Meeting?

Prepare for your child's first IEP meeting with confidence! Discover exactly what documents to bring, including educational records, medical info, and questions to ask.

Br'eye device with dominoes.

Braille and Literacy

Making Braille Fun: Introducing Handi Exceller’s Innovative Learning Tools for Blind Students

Handi Exceller was born from a simple idea: learning braille should be both fun and accessible. The company creates interactive and gamified ways to teach braille.

braille blocks, puzzles and buttons

Braille and Literacy, Toys, Visual Impairment

24 Braille Toys for Kids Who are Blind

Everything from alphabet blocks to raised line coloring pages and activity books to puzzles to card and board games... and so much more! And it's all in braille ready for...

5 Activities for Name-Writing

Braille and Literacy

5 Activities for Name-Writing

Learning to write your name is an important preschool skill. Make the task fun with one of these 5 activities for name-writing!

Color Surprise Salt Tray for Handwriting Practice writing C-A-T

Braille and Literacy

Color Surprise Salt Tray for Handwriting Practice

Salt trays are the perfect tool for making handwriting practice more exciting. This color surprise salt tray will delight even the most reluctant writer.

Child Jumping in Puddle

Math and Science

4 Weather Activities for Preschoolers

Whether the weather is sunny, cloudy, windy or rainy check out these educational weather activities for preschool that your children will love!

Smiling schoolgirl and teacher using digital tablet in classroom at school.

IEPs, Special Needs

What Is an Out-of-District Placement, and Who Needs One?

Learn all about out-of-district placement, which is ideal for a child whose individual needs are not met by their current school district.

Grand mother and smiling grand daughter with down syndrome use a laptop.

IEPs, Special Needs

5 Ways AI Can Benefit Special Needs Students

AI in special education classrooms can help create highly personalized experiences and improve inclusivity. Read about more benefits here!

Child making geometric shapes, engineering and STEM.

Education

5 Exciting Engineering Challenges for Kids

Take a look at these engineering activities and ideas to get your kids excited about STEM, engage their natural curiosity, and keep those little hands busy.