[blindkid] It's that time of year again!

Fri Nov 13 15:20:47 UTC 2015

I loved those when I was young and would make and sell them.  I think
I sold them for less than the cost of the loops to make them, but Mom
paid for the loops so who cares.  (smile)  Along the same lines, the
Knifty Knitter, known as loom knitting would be another craft children
and teens could enjoy.  Jewelry making would be another idea.  I
belong to a group of blind crafters.  It is Krafters Korner and their
classes are offered through email or by phone.  The teachers are
blind.  It would be fun to see if we could get a junior group started
if there is enough interest. It is part of NFB and the annual dues are
$30.00 but all instruction is free.

On 11/13/15, Traci W via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Another idea, I just showed my 11 year old girl how to do those hook/loom
> pot holders, I think she has made one for everyone in the family for
> Christmas.  They aren't perfect, but they are all 100% her work.  :)
>
> Traci
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 9:39 AM, Jody Ianuzzi via blindkid <
> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Are your girls interested and crafts? You could get the Moraity of craft
>> kits that would introduce them to a lifetime of fun. A B dazzler to put
>> rhinestones on jeans etc., knitting and crocheting kits, leatherwork, and
>> I'll kinds of fun things like Daisy makers and other wood products.   You
>> could get them a simple sewing machine and start them out making tote bags
>> and pillows.
>>
>> JODY 🐺
>> thunderwalker321 at gmail.com
>>
>> "There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes."
>> DOCTOR WHO (Tom Baker)
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Nov 13, 2015, at 9:23 AM, Traci W via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > My kids are 9 and 11 and I bought them a goalball and a soccer ball with
>> > bells, they love sports. They also love mostly pretend play, they have a
>> > lab (in the bathroom) with a cart full of all their flasks, etc. , they
>> > also play doctor alot and use action figures as their patients, they
>> have a
>> > 3' foot superman, so he makes a good patient - ha! and they also play
>> > classroom, but not as much as they used too.  As far as "toys" goes,
>> > they
>> > don't get much toys anymore, just items for their room or pretend play
>> > items.  I try to be sure they have something to actually *play* on
>> > Christmas day and that is the hardest part.  :(  My son is easy, since
>> > he
>> > loves action figures, but my daughter is the hardest.
>> >
>> > Good luck!
>> > Traci
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 6:21 PM, Carol Castellano via blindkid <
>> > blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >> A braille cookbook?
>> >>
>> >> Carol Castellano
>> >> Parents of Blind Children-NJ
>> >> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
>> >> 973-377-0976
>> >> carol_castellano at verizon.net
>> >> www.blindchildren.org
>> >> www.nopbc.org
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 4:59 PM, Marianne Denning via blindkid <
>> >> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> When I was that age I enjoyed jewelry, clothes, music...  I am blind
>> >>> and the more tactile the jewelry the more I enjoyed it.  That is just
>> >>> an awkward age for any child.  They are beyond childhood but not yet a
>> >>> teen.  They might also enjoy gift cards to different places they like
>> >>> to go with friends.
>> >>>
>> >>> On 11/12/15, Linda A.Coccovizzo via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>>> As my girls get older, 10 and 13, I find myself scrounging to figure
>> >> out
>> >>>> what in the world to get them for Christmas. I appreciate any ideas
>> >>> anyone
>> >>>> might have for totally blind children their age. I found this link,
>> and
>> >>> even
>> >>>> though I'm not finding really anything here for my girls, I know this
>> >>> might
>> >>>> be of help to some of you. There are also a lot of things here that
>> >> will
>> >>> be
>> >>>> useful for kids with multiple disabilities.
>> >>>> Enjoy!
>> >>>> Linda C.
>> >>>> https://www.fatbraintoys.com/special_needs/vision_impairment.cfm
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