[blParent] Accessible bedtime story app

[Jennifer Bose]

That's a good suggestion. There's  also Epic. That's either a
different app or the right spelling. I hope that's helpful.

Jen


On 4/15/20, Star Gazer via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> We’ve been using Epoch.
> My kid’s teacher gave all the students an account at least for a little
> while.
>
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> From: Tony Malykh via BlParent
> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 4:00 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Cc: Tony Malykh
> Subject: Re: [blParent] Accessible bedtime story app
>
> Thanks for suggestions!
>
> Actually my son is sighted and he enjoys looking at the pictures. I
> meant something like a visual app for iPhone/iPad, with pictures, that
> he can read before sleep. Let me know if you know any apps like this!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tony
>
>
> On 4/15/2020 7:25 AM, Jennifer Harnish via BlParent wrote:
>> If you are referring to audio books that play the stories, check the Bard
>> app. There are Braille display choices if you are a  Braille display or
>> notetaker user. I  also always enjoyed telling stories at bedtime using my
>> voice, stuffed animals, hand gestures, or just snuggling together.
>> For play, toddlers at that age love basics like banging pots and pans or
>> plastic containers and bowls with wooden spoons. Piling pillows or couch
>> cushions on a  rug or thick blanket makes great climbing surfaces that you
>> can enjoy too. they love tactile exploring like spaghetti cooked or not in
>> a
>> bowl to dig their hands in, finger painting with yogurt, music of all
>> sorts
>> especially ones that you can learn the words to .  put on silly plays with
>> stuffed animals or socks over your hands. Stacking then knocking down
>> blocks, kitchen containers is fun too.I  always enjoyed using basic
>> household items to engage my twins in fun.  Supervised water play in the
>> tub
>> even with just an inch of water and cups for filling and pouring out .
>> Have fun!
>> Jennifer
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tony Malykh via
>> BlParent
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 1:51 PM
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>> Cc: Tony Malykh <anton.malykh at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [blParent] Accessible bedtime story app
>>
>> Hello!
>>
>> I hope you all are staying safe during these challenging times!
>>
>> I am looking for an accessible bedtime story app for iPhone/iPad to read
>> stories to my toddler. Does anyone have any good recommendations?
>> And also, do you guys have any tips on how to amuse a 15-month old toddler
>> at home? Like what activities can you do together with the little one?
>> Thanks!
>> Tony
>>
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