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My Cane: A Social Story

March 28, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

This could be a supplement to a basic cane lesson for younger kids with low vision who enjoy books.

Landmarks. Yeah But What Are They? Part 2.

November 12, 2017January 29, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

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

November 2, 2017November 29, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 4 Comments

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!

October 17, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 2 Comments

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

October 9, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 2 Comments

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!

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

A fun puzzle activity to teach and review route shapes with students.

Landmarks. Yeah But What Are They?

January 24, 2017May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

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

December 12, 2016May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

One issue I have with some students is their lack of motivation to participate in lessons. Here is a possible solution.

Protective Techniques & Fun

November 6, 2015May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

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!

May 12, 2015May 26, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

This is an activity designed for a preschool student learning upper body protective technique.

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