I can't believe the holiday break is upon us; it has absolutely snuck up on me. If you're in need of a last minute holiday braille gift, we have some ideas. With the potential for your family to have unstructured time, I thought this would be a great opportunity to share some sensory activities with you guys in case little hands need something to do. If you're looking for additional ideas check out wonderbaby.org or search for ideas on pinterest. I'd love to hear how any of these activities went, and any new ones you guys try! -Anne Edible Marshmallow Slime 6 Jumbo marshmallows 1 Tablespoon cooking oil 1/2 - 1 Tablespoon cornstarch Combine marshmallows and cooking oil to microwave safe bowl, and microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir in 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch. If a stiffer texture is desired, slowly add some additional cornstarch. Scented Salt Dough Braille Ornaments 1 Cup flour 1/2 Cup table salt 1/2 Cup water 1 Teaspoon cinnamon 1 Teaspoon ginger 1 Teaspoon ground clove Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Kneed on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Roll, form, or use cookie cutter to obtain desired shape. If braille is desired, form small balls, and press into ornament. Place ornaments on a piece of paper towel. Microwave in ten second increments checking each time. It's important to do these short bursts of time or the ornament will burn. Once it's dry, remove from paper towel and allow to cool completely. Snow Paint Mix equal parts foam shaving cream and glue. Apply to card stock or cardboard, and when it's dry, you have tactile art! Gifts for kids without vision can sometimes be tricky. If you're in need for some last minute gift, we wanted to give you some ideas. By no means is this a comprehensive list, Wonderbaby.org is again is a great place to check out a more extensive list. Braille Magnetic Letter These are a fun way to for accessorize your fridge, keep little hands busy. We found them at National Braille Press for under $10 and on Amazon for about $12 Uncle Goose Braille Letter and Math Blocks These traditional wooden blocks in either letters or numbers are a great way to incorporate braille into your kiddos toy box. The math blocks are $26 and the letters are $45. Bonus, you can get them in American Sign Language as well! Braille Scrabble So many of our students love words and language, so Braille Scrabble is the perfect gift for our language lovers. The price point for this is all over the map. Amazon and Maxi-Aids have it for under $60. Braille Uno Uno is a family classic. Of course, you can always braille a standard deck if you have one around, but this is a quick and easy way to get all family members involved in a game night. Rumor is that this is available at Target. Maxi-Aids and Amazon have it for under $13.
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