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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?!).

QR Code Scavenger Hunt

May 18, 2017January 27, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ 1 Comment

A lesson on how to generate your own QR codes to create a scavenger hunt for students that includes the use of O&M skills.

Are We There Yet?!

January 30, 2017May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

This is a board game I created for a fun O&M lesson that also sneaks in a lesson about traffic signs.

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.

Debit, Credit, and Checks, Oh My!!!

November 1, 2016May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 3 Comments

This is a guide to teaching banking to high school students.

Deal or No Deal?

October 10, 2016May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ 2 Comments

This activity takes place over two lessons within two grocery stores of your students choosing. Scanning, blur interpretation, monocular use, soliciting assistance, and room orientation patterns are just a few skills that can be incorporated into this lesson.

College Series

September 25, 2016January 17, 2018 ~ caneandcompass ~ 2 Comments

A lesson series developed for high school students interested in attending college.

Sun Safe Mobility

September 16, 2016May 25, 2017 ~ caneandcompass ~ Leave a comment

One item that is great to have and an essential for some during mobility lessons is a hat.

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