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can blind children color in coloring books?
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I know it can be very easy to say “no, we can’t do that” and move on to other “more appropriate” activities. but it really isn’t that hard to make coloring accessible for kids with low vision or even no vision, and if your child likes to color, it’s worth the effort!
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Raised line coloring books can be purchased through some online outlets or you can make your own tactile coloring pages. maybe start with some homemade pages, and if your child seems to accept it, you could invest in a couple of published coloring books.
We’re big fans of affordable crafts in our house, so don’t limit yourself to coloring books. See what else your child enjoys and benefits from and keep trying new things! Crafting and coloring are not only fun pastimes, they can also increase fine motor skills, teach basic math or shape concepts, and are also a must-have social activity in preschool or elementary school!
our favorite raised line coloring books
many companies create raised line coloring books that you can buy online. These are some of our favorites:
- tactile vision graphics is the leading name in braille and raised line coloring books for children. They carry a fairly large collection of coloring books and even have a couple of Disney themed books. I’m also a big fan of their tactile greeting cards (some of which can also be colored)!
- the aph store offers a couple of lines of coloring and painting books. Look for his many dot embossed line coloring series including garden coloring and counting 1 2 3 or his paint by number safari with creatures from the desert, rain forest, under the sea and backyard creatures. They also have circus-themed coloring pages.
- playability toys includes the color sensation series of raised line coloring books. you can currently find the watercolor painting book available on their site.
- You can also find raised line coloring books at other online stores, though they will mostly have tactile vision chart books or aph books. check out amazon, maxiaids, lss products, and rehabmart to see what they have in stock.
make your own tactile coloring pages
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It is not difficult to make your own coloring pages. really all you need is some thick paper, like cardstock, and puffy paint. If your child has vision, try creating high-contrast images that they can see and touch. for example, you could make thick black lines on bright yellow paper.
Start with basic shapes like circles and squares and see how your child responds. we like to make concept coloring pages like big and small with big and small circles on the page so we can talk about how they are different as we color.
more ways to make coloring accessible
Raised and tactile line drawings are one way to make coloring accessible, but there are other things you can add to your crafts to make it a multi-sensory experience!
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- Use scented markers to add scents to your drawings.
- Textured marking mats can be placed under the pages to create textured patterns as you draw. these mats are expensive but you can buy them through installment backgrounds or just use other textures like a screen or cardboard under your paper.
- add felt or foam stickers to your art for a 3d touch .</li
- use puffy paint or wikki stix to make your own raised lines.
- add sand to your finger paints to give them more texture.