Iowa Educational Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Make & Take Leisure Carla Morrow CTRS Iowa Educational Services for Blind and Visually Impaired

Welcome Name What you are planning to adapt today and who will be using it

Important things to remember as you adapt and modify games Try to preserve the integrity of the game Make adaptations/modifications simple Maintain consistency If possible, involve the student Be creative Put on shades and trial your adaptations Search for ideas – collaborate Pinterest page: Games for blind and visually impaired children

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning – Fred Rogers

Let’s get to work and have some fun Materials available for adapting your make & take item Beads cord string rope Paint stix wiki stix glue gun colors Pipe cleaners braille adhesives paper felt Corrugated paper sandpaper glue sticks bells Yarn bubble wrap braillers tape, Scissors markers stapler fabric Shapes texture sheets puff paint gems Glue dots Braille label maker decks of cards (regular, Go Fish, Old Maid, Hearts)

Time to share / Questions Handout on how to Braille a deck of cards Check out Pinterest Pinterest page: Games for blind and visually impaired children Remember: it takes a lot of time and energy to adapt games – secure game pieces and cards in containers to promote organization and preserve Braille and adapted materials.

Have a great summer Make PLAY part of everyday Carla Morrow CTRS Extended Learning Programmer Iowa Educational Services for Blind and Visually Impaired (319) 310 – 8597 cmorrow@iowa-braille.k12.ia.us