[blindkid] How Blind Children can help with Thanksgiving Preparations

[Kim Gulf Images]

Thanksgiving and the holidays are great times to have fun with your blind kids. When my daughter was young she would help make the pumpkin pie, bake cookies, and wash dishes! She was great at setting the table too! Cooking is a good way to provide sensory input by feeling all the ingredients. Flour is so soft and fluffy while salt is course and sharp. Let your child explore the size of the turkey before you bake it. You can point out body parts (or lack there of!). 
The NFB Independence Market has great cooking aids. Santa might want to bring some Braille measuring cups and spoons!
Kim Cunningham


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> On Oct 27, 2015, at 8:05 AM, Roanna Bacchus via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Dear Parents,
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> Since November first is a few days away, that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  I have a question for all of you.  How can blind children help with preparation for Thanksgiving dinner? I remember helping my mom stir our pumplin pie and making a sweet potato pie one year.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic.
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