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Here are some more suggestions for including a child who cannot see well:
A bag filled with beans or rice can be
used instead of a ball in a game of
toss. The bag will make a sound when
it is thrown and when it lands. Or try
playing ‘catch’ by rolling a ball along
the ground. A child can hear the ball
as it rolls and catch it.
If a child can see bright colors, use
brightly colored cloth for the bag.
A child who cannot see well
can join a game of tag if
the other children clap their
hands or whistle as they
run, or have something tied
on each of them that makes
noise.
A child who cannot see well
can learn to jump rope if
there is a bell tied to the rope.
A young child can use a can for
a drum, a rattle made from a
can with stones in it, or bottle
caps strung on a wire to make
different kinds of music (see
page 185).
helping children who are blind