Cindy's Corner
Cindy O’Connell is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired with 36 years of experience working with students who are visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. She has served as a mentor and a consultant in the field both nationally and internationally.
Cindy’s Corner shares activities that have been adapted to meet the needs of these students. The activities have been developed to be used by teachers and families alike. Each month, Perkins' Educator Series e-newsletter will present a new hands-on activity that will provide students with a fun way to work on meaningful skills.
Activities
Ice Cream in a Bag
Making ice cream is a fun way to demonstrate basic scientific principles in a meaningful context (Physical Sciences / Chemistry: States of Matter).
Multi-Class Flea Market
A flea market theme can generate multiple related activities and provides a natural environment to work on classification and money skills.
Winter Sun Catchers
Decorating the schoolyard, or your backyard with winter sun catchers is a fun way to incorporate ELA, Mathematics and Science concepts.
Crayon Hearts
Crayon Hearts is a motivating, holiday-based activity that can be used to teach Mathematics, Science & Technology, basic concepts and more!
Winter Bird Treats
Making bird treats includes a range of basic concepts, action-related vocabulary, and purposeful hand skills.
Apple Cinnamon Ornaments
The simplicity of the recipe makes it a perfect activity for developing memory skills and independence.
Salad on a Stick
Here’s a nutritious idea from Family Fun Magazine, called “Salad on a Stick,” with simple tips on how to adapt it for children with multiple impairments.
Spooky Halloween Hand
This simple activity is a motivating hands-on activity that can be used to teach basic concepts, functional hand skills and introduction to a microwave.
Dog Treats
A hands-on recipe that I have used in my classroom to run a weekly dog treat service. It addresses many skills and concepts on multiple levels.
Beyond Pegboards: A Guide for Teaching...
Many of Cindy's tailored activities can be found in her book Beyond Pegboards: A Guide for Teaching Adolescent Students with Multiple Disabilities. In it, the teacher of 36 years details 23 hands-on activities and lists 101 additional suggestions.
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