I know I promised a kitchen unit, but I got bogged down with making sure my COVID-19 closure paperwork was done. I promise we'll get back to that next week. Today Rachel and I wanted to focus on our preschool and elementary age kiddos to take us into the weekend. Rachel has a read aloud of Little Blue Truck. I have a couple of videos on opening a drawer safely as well as an idea to increase your child's independence.
When you open a drawer, especially a kitchen drawer, as a blind or visually impaired person, it's important to make sure you open the drawer all the way, and move your hand on top of the items to locate them. A sliding or jostling motion to locate your desired object, could lead to poked or cut fingers. I also wanted to share an idea that was passed down to me when I had preschool aged kids. Keeping a lower cabinet or drawer in the kitchen so that they could access their own cups, plates, bowls, plastic utensils, and even snack. Not only will this keep you from having to constantly redirect your energy to help them, but it will also build a sense of independence and self reliance. Win-Win! This was so successful in my house, that I still have a drawer for my kids who are 8 and 10. Let us know how it goes! - Anne & Rachel Read Aloud - Little Blue Truck Opening a Drawer Kids' Cabinet
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