Lesson 5: Request, Accept, and Decline Assistance

Handshake through a computer

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To politely and assertively request, accept, or decline assistance. Materials needed: Field trip opportunity Introduction “As a problem solver, you will inevitably need to request, accept, or decline assistance. We will discuss accomplishing […]

Lesson 1: Student-led Instruction

Individual reading braille with a teacher standing behind

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To review and develop social skills by preparing and presenting a social skills lesson to an elementary school student who is blind or low vision. Materials needed: Internet access, materials specific to the […]

Lesson 1: Self Awareness

A student looking off to the distance.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Assist the student in discussing and recording his strengths, skills, interests, and weaknesses. Materials needed: Note taking device, Internet access Introduction This lesson likely requires two sessions with students. “Today, we will talk […]

Lesson 3: Career Exploration

Desk items with magnetic letters spelling career.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Research career qualifications and requirements Materials needed: Note taking device, Careeronestop.org, or other online occupation browsing tool Introduction This lesson will likely require two sessions of working with students. “We have considered many […]

Measuring Tips and Techniques

Person using a permanent marker to mark the measurement of wood

One of the challenges facing people with reduced vision is taking accurate measurements. For persons with some vision or no vision at all, this can seem like a real issue. However, there are several ways to take good measurements if you have difficulty seeing the markings on a ruler or tape measure. Tip: Measure twice; […]