[blindkid] summer activites
Carol Castellano
carol_castellano at verizon.net
Mon Jun 1 12:45:47 UTC 2009
Hi Susan,
Welcome to the list. We're very glad that you've found our information useful!
Some ideas for things to do--
* Hiking--I know you can't do this every
day, but our daughter used to enjoy it very much
and it was a calming experience for
everyone. Also has many learning
possibilities--leaves, twigs, bugs, sounds, smells, feels, etc.
* Maybe Sydney would enjoy making
things? Coloring screens, Wikki Stix, play doh?
* We bought a bunch of "realistic" play
items such as a toaster over that make a sizzling
sound, play eggs that you could open
and there were "fried eggs" inside--Serena
would serve them to us, play pizza, etc.
* We bought a water mill type thing--I
think it was really meant to be a beach toy, but
it was fun to fill the buckets, tip them, etc.
* Maybe a play school? We made ours
into Serena's preschool--named all the rooms, the
little people, etc., after the ones in her school.
* Serena used to enjoy a large
cardboard box--big enough for her to climb
into. It could be a pretend sofa, bathtub, refrigerator, etc.
* On nice days, we'd make an obstacle
course in the backyard and invite other kids over
to play in it, too. Was very good for movement development.
* Maybe Sydney would enjoy sound
games--putting different sized plastic containers
up to her ears (shell effect) or her
mouth. Or dropping things into containers
made of different materials--plastic, metal, glass?
* Some things that Lilli Nielsen
suggests--old pocketbooks with lots of zippers
and compartments, popbead necklaces,
vibrating toothbrush. Play on top of
a large raised board for extra sound feedback.
Hope these help.
Carol
Carol Castellano, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.nfb.org/nopbc
At 08:34 PM 5/31/2009, you wrote:
>yes, we have her in summer school and camps
>throughout the summer. The trouble comes on the
>days off. Sydney's development is at about a 3
>year old level, and this is the 6th year of it
>:). It's hard to come up with new, interesting
>and stimultating things for her to do on our down time.
>
>Susan
>
>
>
> > From: andysally at comcast.net
> > To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 17:51:23 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [blindkid] summer activites
> >
> > My son enjoys pottery. He does this during the year rather than in the
> > summer, partly because he's usually busy with family travel and camps but
> > also because so many summer "organized" activities are full of kids with
> > more time on their hands than interest in the activity. Have you looked
> > into camps in your area? I'm in Texas and there are lots of camps in this
> > state. Let us know where you are and someone may have a more exact
> > recommendation.
> >
> > Sally Thomas
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Susan Nagy" <ssnagy40 at hotmail.com>
> > To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 2:17 PM
> > Subject: [blindkid] summer activites
> >
> >
> >
> > After lurking for a few months on this list, I want to introduce myself. I
> > am Susan and my husband and I have 2 children, 1 of which is blind and
> > autistic. I am so thrilled with all of the information that I have picked
> > up from this list.
> >
> >
> >
> > I was wondering if any of you might be able to help me. Summer is here and
> > the days are so hard to fill. Does anyone have any ideas for simple
> > activities that our daughter might enjoy. It seems that we've done it all
> > and I am looking for new ideas to keep us going! Sydney especially enjoys
> > water and music, but anything that you've
> found that is new and exciting is
> > most welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > thanks in advance!
> >
> > Susan
> >
> >
> >
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