This could be a supplement to a basic cane lesson for younger kids with low vision who enjoy books.
Basic Skills
Landmarks. Yeah But What Are They? Part 2.
After teaching my students the three characteristics of a good O&M landmark, it was time for them to identify on their own what can or can’t be a landmark. This lesson was a good way to make sure my students understood what landmarks are before going out into the community to look for real life landmarks.
O&M Mnemonics: Using Music, Rhymes, and More
Discuss devices such as songs, rhymes, and acronyms to aid memory (both teachers and students), to help make lessons fun and productive.
Tactile Twister-The Hot Spot!
When I thought about modifying the classic game of Twister my main goal was to give all of my students a way to play a very visual game despite what their visual impairment is (and who doesn’t love a good round of Twister?!).
A Creative Way to Teach Left and Right Identification
I am visually impaired and had O&M instruction very infrequently as a child. As a result of this, I had gaps in my skills when I went away to graduate school. I discussed the problem with my instructor who devised this creative lesson.
Match Your Route!
A fun puzzle activity to teach and review route shapes with students.
Landmarks. Yeah But What Are They?
The three qualities that make an object or sound a landmark: unique, distinct, and permanent. First I had to translate these into words a second grader would understand. Special, easy to find, and always there.
Mo-ti-va-tion: the general desire or willingness of someone to do something
One issue I have with some students is their lack of motivation to participate in lessons. Here is a possible solution.
Protective Techniques & Fun
This lesson is a simple and fun way to introduce and practice using protective techniques using materials that can be useful for other activities as well.
Streamers & Balloons & O&M! Oh My!
This is an activity designed for a preschool student learning upper body protective technique.