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Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art. Also find seasonal holiday crafts!
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Toys
Spin & Learn Top
The Spin & Learn Top is a simple toy that spins and lights up when you hit the plunger. The movement and lights are great for kids with low vision...
Toys
Jumpin’ Jr Trampoline
Trampolines are a great way for little ones to gain some confidence on their feet. And this on is small enough for toddlers! Even if your child can't walk or...
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Hungry Fingers Tactile Toys & Graphics
Hungry Fingers educational tools are designed to give visually impaired children the confidence that with poor vision, or even without sight, they can be in command of the space around...
Fine and Gross Motor, Toys
Make Your Own Can Puzzle!
If your child has a vision impairment or struggles with fine motor skills you may want to create a sorting puzzle that is simple. Most sorting puzzles have multiple shapes,...
Music Play
Music & Development: Musical ways to engage developmentally disabled children
Learn what Music Therapy is, why it's an important part of your special needs child's arsenal of services, and how you can enhance your child's life at home by including...
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.
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Melissa & Doug Puzzles with Braille
Amazon now carries hand-crafted wooden sound puzzles from Melissa & Doug with braille! Choose from Farm Animals, Zoo Animals, Pets, Talking Shapes, and Vehicles.
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!
Music Play
The Cajon: A Box That’s a Drum That’s a Box!
Learn how to make your own Cajon, a box that's a drum that's a box!
Toys, Visual Impairment
The Best Toys for Parties and Get Togethers for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Sometimes kids need a little help to get the party started, and that is exactly what party toys are for. We list here our favorite party toys for children who...
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...
Toys
Discovery Toys: Toys for Kids with Special Needs
Learn about fun toys from Discovery Toys and how they can encouraqge your blind or disabled child's development.
Music Play
Babies & Music: How to introduce your infant or young child to music
Learn how to introduce music to even the youngest infant, including those with special needs. All babies benefit from having music in their lives!
Toys
Make Your Own Toy Basket!
All you really need is a basket and some toys and you're well on your way to creating a fun and educational toy for your visually impaired baby. Here's how...
Music Play
Nursery Rhyme Hand Motions
Children love interactive songs, and kids who are blind or visually impaired can learn coordination, body awareness, rhythm, and teamwork. Watch these videos to learn the simple hand motions for...
Play, Special Needs
Free Access to National Parks for Visitors with Disabilities
National Park Service free Access Passes are accepted at all NPS parks and refuges, and cover some fees in the national forests as well. The filing fee for the Access...
Music Play, Visual Impairment
Are Blind Kids More Musically Inclined?
Adam Ockelford, Professor of Music, Roehampton University announced a study in 2010 that would focus on the relationship between musicality and retinopathy ofprematurity (ROP). This study follows up his similar...
Toys
Make Your Own Recycled Pull Toy!
With some simple items pulled out of your recycle bin you can create your own pull toy that can help your child develop fine motor skills and hand strength.
Music Play
Songs for Teaching: Using Music to Promote Learning
A collection of songs categorized by subject so you can find the perfect song to fit any curriculum or lesson plan - or just to emphasize an idea at home.
Toys, Visual Impairment
Toy Ideas for Blind Kids & Babies
We review a range of toys from plush to active, including action toys and music makers. The Spa Baby tub is also highlighted -- great for snug support and upright...
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts
Autumn Wreath Art Project
Learn how to make an autumn wreath sensory art project with your blind child. It's easy and fun!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Braille Letters from Santa
Learn how your blind child can receive a braille letter from Santa this Christmas and really feel like they are part of the celebration.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Make Your Own Simple Jack-O-Lantern
My favorite jack-o-lantern idea is to stick velcro stickers to the pumpkin and then mix and match felt shapes as the eyes and mouth. It's simple, there's no carving involved...
Play, Special Needs
Recreational Resources for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts & New England
A comprehensive list of organizations and programs providing physical activity opportunities for children with special needs in New England.