Careful Explorer
Toys for Visually Impaired Children CAREFUL EXPLORER
(Runs, jumps, draws, feeds self)
This section is devoted to providing examples of toys which are appropriate for visually impaired children.
PLAY TIP: Some wonderful early manipulatives can be found in pet stores in the dog toy department. These toys tend to have highly textured vinyl or rubber surfaces, which can be easily cleaned when mouthed. They also tend to have squeakers which give them an added auditory factor.
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Peek-A-Blocks 5-in-1 Incrediblock
by Fisher Price
Place one of the smaller themed blocks on top to activate sounds, songs and lights.
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Rainbow Sound Blocks
by Tomy
Colorful blocks each of which makes a distinctive sound when moved.
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Funky Footprints
A great motivator for walking independently. Each of the twelve textured footprints create a different sound when walked on.
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Spooner
A Training Board for Balance, Fitness, and Fun! Simulates board-sport moves (skateboarding, surfing), but doesn't require the advanced skills or entail the same danger. Develops balance, coordination, leg, and core strength. Unbreakable, non-marring 3/8" polyethylene with raised edges and grippy surface. Indoor/outdoor use.
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Braille Animal Puzzles
These puzzles have body parts identified with braille labels.
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First Laptop introduces, letters, numbers, animals and music and can be personalized through adult's computer. |
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Ball Party Light and Sound Balls
by Tomy
These cute little balls light up and make funny sounds.
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Corn Popper
An excellent toy for beginning walkers which can be used as a precurser to a cane for mobility.
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SweetPea3 MP3 Player
With only three buttons to navigate through the playlist, children quickly learn how to find and play their favorite songs. The SweetPea3 MP3 Player also has many Mom and Dad friendly features such as parental volume and play duration settings. Simply put, the SweetPea3 MP3 Player empowers kids and adults alike.
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Music and Lights Sit and Spin
Not only will this toy provide some vestibular stimulation but it does it to the tunes of 9 different songs.
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Discovery Ball by
Leap Frog
A great first ball because base allows child to understand the concept of "rolling" without losing the ball. Also has lights and sounds and teaches letter recognition.
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Numbers,Letters and Animal Pictures on Building Blocks. Colorful blocks made out of durable cardboard for building towers and nesting. |
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Feel & Find
A great toy for learning tactile discrimination
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Lighter and airier than Play Doh. It can be carved, it is residue fee and is available in six colors and two sizes. |
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Brilli the Imagination Ball from VTech is an interactive toy that helps children learn to count, rhyme and encourages movement. |
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Sound Puzzle Box
An early shape sorter that provides auditory feedback when shapes are placed in right cylinder.
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Color Paddles can be used with or without a flashlight for visual stimulation activities. |
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Touch and Feel Puzzles
Provide an added measure of tactile discrimination to the challenge of finishing a puzzle.
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Magneatos
Jumbo magnetized rods and balls for early building skills.
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Slinky
The original slinky is a true classic. The movement and sound of a classic is truly unique. There is also a new light up slinky which might add a bit of visual stimulation to this activity.
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Motor Shape Board
A great way to assist in learning five basic shapes using a multi-sensory approach.
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Scented Play Clay helps build finger strength and fine motor coordination. Comes either alone or in a set with rolling pin and non-stick mat.
See also Mama K's Play Clay which is also scented but gluten free
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Wet n' Set Magic Nuudles
After moistening these noodles, you can have fun exploring many different shapes you can create.
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Learn to play catch with a brightly colored ball which moves in slow motion through the air. |
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Bristle blocks make stacking blocks easier since the blocks actually stick together. |
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An easy way to start the adventure of learning to ride a tricycle. Available from Amazon. |
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Numbers light up and this phone teaches numbers. animal sounds and plays music. |
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Children sit in and on, rock in, spin themselves around in, carry, wear, and peek through Bilibo. A vestibular toy you can actually carry with you. |
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Light Switch Extension allows a young child to turn lights on and off. Great not only for cause and effect, but for encouraging child to attend to light. |
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Nesting sports balls with the added feature that the baseball provides auditory feedback for child to use for location in rolling games. |
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Gertie is the perfect first ball! Special texture makes Gertie Balls easy to catch, kick and throw. Light weight makes them ideal for indoor use. The balls are inflated with a removable straw. The Original Gertie is smooth. The Nobbie Gertie has soft spiky knobs that provide a fun sensory experience. The smaller Bumpie Gertie comes already inflated and has lots of tiny bumps. Colors vary. |
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