What educational toys are available for sight impaired children?
I am the friend of a mother with twin girls. They were born prematurely,weighed a pound and had to stay in an incubator for some time. The mother said that the light affected their sight. One had surgery and is walking unassisted. The other can walk on her own but has to take her time. Some people sy she listens for sounds to find her direction. Christmas is coming and I want to give something different from a stuffed toy. In february they will be three years and ready for preschool. There is no preschool for the visually impaired in my locale;and the mother cannot move now to an area with one as there is a long waiting list. Are there any suggestions for suitable educational toys. I know they like music because they can sing and they ' fight' when they are placed at my keyboard. There is a sister who is three years in the home so buying a keyboard will cause more disagreement.I doubt I can afford two unless they are reasonably priced. Are there other suggestions? Please help.
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Answer by Isabel
Balls on spindles
Physioballs (or any large balls)
Gertie Balls (soft and easy for little hands to grasp)
Stacking toys
Nesting toys
Peg boards
Magnetic blocks
Bristle blocks
Mega Blocks
Wooden Braille blocks
Shape toys in graduated sizes that fit into a base
Wooden puzzles with knobs
Lauri puzzles
Duplo Blocks
Waffle Blocks
Velcro Blocks
Large cardboard blocks
Lauri Lacing Bears
My Buddy doll (good for practicing zipping, buttoning, etc.)
Play Sink and dishes
Play oven and skillet by Fisher-Price
Little people and school house by Fisher-Price
Velcro fruits and vegetables with plastic or wooden knife
Music and story tapes
Floor Piano (a soft mat with "keys" you step on)
Talking toys
Golden Sound Story Books
Musical instruments
Plastic music boxes with easy to turn knobs
Tomy and Shelcore action, noise, and music toys
Sparkling Symphony Gym
Sight, Sound, and Touch Bugs by Fisher-Price (they sing and wiggle)
1-2-3 Sing-Along Puppy
Kick and Play Piano
Play Doh Fun Factory (also use with cookie cutters, small rolling pin, plastic knife)
Scented markers
The Wonderhorse Spring Action Riding Horse
Workbench by Fisher-Price
Sit and Spin by Today's Kids
Garage by Fisher-Price
Wooden train and tracks
Beauty Salon by Fisher-Price
Riding toys
Trampoline with handle
Happy Vehicles
Look for things with sound, smell, taste, or interesting textures. Good luck!
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here are a couple of links that sells toys for b and lv children http://www.dftoys.com
http://www.ExceptionalTeaching.com
and here is a link with some more info http://www.eyeinfo.org/resources_new/education/children.php hope this helps