1. Presented by Sandra Kenrick Getting in Touch with Literacy November 2015

2. Introduction

3. Meeting LiamMeeting Liam

4. How did I get started on all of this?How did I get started on all of this? http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/deaf-blind-son http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/you-can-do-it 

5. Need for AccessibilityNeed for Accessibility

6. Overview of Different ApproachesOverview of Different Approaches  Experience Books  Conversation Boxes  Story Boxes or Story Bags  Concept Books  Tactile Books  Adapting Classroom Readers  Adapting Science Books / Non-Fiction Readers See full list of posts on Paths to Literacy: http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/users/liamsmom

7. Experience BooksExperience Books http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/how-create-experience-book

8. How to Create an Experience BookHow to Create an Experience Book Plan ahead!  What is the experience?  What activities/steps do you want to highlight in the book? (What do you think would be the most memorable and meaningful? Take note of things to remember to collect.)  Bring a bag to collect objects to represent the the activities from the experience (ie: feeding the goats at the farm--pieces of goat feed or hay)  If child is not present to make the book, it can be made when he/she is not there.

9. Conversations BoxesConversations Boxes What is a conversation box? A box of items (in this case, items about a shared experience), that a learner can use to have a conversation with someone about the items. http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/making-toast-conversation-box

10. Story Boxes or Story BagsStory Boxes or Story Bags http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/storybox- adaptation-goldilocks-and-three-bears http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/storybox- adaptation-goldilocks-and-three-bears http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/story-bags- guided-reading-inclusive-setting Goldilocks and the TWO Bears Animals in the Rainforest

11. Concept BooksConcept Books Big and Little http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/ big-and-small-book http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/ big-and-small-book Shape Book “Face” Book http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/d eaf-blind-son Other ideas: -rough/smooth -tall/short -fat/thin

12. Adapting Classroom ReadersAdapting Classroom Readers http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/5-tips-make-books-accessible-and-meaningful

13. Adapting Science Books / Non- Fiction Readers http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/life- science-literacy-too-creating-non- fiction-tactile-books-students- visual-impairments http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/ non-fiction-life-cycle-books Life Cycle Book Bird Book Rainforests http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/story- bags-guided-reading-inclusive-setting

14. Games and ActivitiesGames and Activities Textured Puzzles http://www.pa thstoliteracy.or g/strategies/tex tured-puzzles http://www.pa thstoliteracy.or g/strategies/tex tured-puzzles Braille Activity Board http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/bu ild-your-own-braille-activity-board Model Magic Braille Fun! http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/model-magic- braille-fun Travel Tins: Magnetic Fun on the Go! http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/travel-tins-magnetic-fun-go http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/travel-tins-magnetic-fun-go

15. Holidays  http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/holiday-gift-tags http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/holiday-gift-tags  http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/christmas-tactile-books http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/christmas-tactile-books  http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/advent-calendar-beginning-braille-reader http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/advent-calendar-beginning-braille-reader  http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/decorating-christmas-tree-experience-book-tradition http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/decorating-christmas-tree-experience-book-tradition  http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/valentines-day-fun-children-who-are-blind-and- their-siblings http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/valentines-day-fun-children-who-are-blind-and- their-siblings Holiday Gift Tags Accessible Advent Calendar Christmas Tree Experience Book Making a Valentine’s Day Book

16. Where to get books?Where to get books? Host a Book-Making Party! http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/book-making- party Get friends and family involved! http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/birthday-book

17. Other Ways to Get Family and Friends Involved Create a DIY Playground Incorporating Literacy! http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/creating-accessible- playground Use Personal Identifiers http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/using- personal-identifiers-my-deafblind-son

18. Making the Environment AccessibleMaking the Environment Accessible http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/creating-braille-rich-environment-home ●Label the home and classroom with braille, large print and tactile symbols ●All children need a literacy-rich environment in a format that is accessible to them.

19. Numbers and MathNumbers and Math http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/ strategies/counting- book-liamsmom http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/addition- book-young-braille-readers http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/s trategies/counting-book Literacy includes numbers and numeracy!

20. Specific Ideas for Kids Who Are Deafblind http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/homework-table http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/conne cting-language-and-literacy-children-who- are-deafblind-storytelling Story TellingHomework Table Remember to provide access to ASL!

21. Braille Word DictionaryBraille Word Dictionary http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/strategies/braille-word- dictionary ●Add words that are motivating! ●Good for review of words that have been learned

22. Supporting IEP GoalsSupporting IEP Goals http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/creating-books-support-iep-goals ●Make books that give your child practice with the objectives from the IEP ●Choose motivating topics! ● “Mom’s New Car” gives practice using adjectives ●“Fridge” gives practice categorizing things

23. Writing (or Scribbling)Writing (or Scribbling) http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/scribbling-my-son-who-deafblind Notice use of hand-under-hand!

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