Name of teaching material
Soft Plastic Ball marketed product
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| Target |
Infants and toddlers with visual impairments Kindergarten level |
|---|---|
| Disability category | visual impairment |
| Teaching units / Applicable scenes | pre-school education |
| Specific purposes |
To promote play involving gripping, throwing, turning and catching To develop better finger control and coordination |
| Considerations for disability characteristics |
Made from material that does not break or deform when gripped tightly and which returns to its original shape when smashed. A bell is incorporated inside the ball to create enjoyable noise during play. It is light (22g) and sized for easy gripping (7.2 cm diameter), making it suited to infants and toddlers. |
| Expected effects and results | The ball makes noise and creates easy opportunities for body movement |
| How to use |
A bell is put inside the ball, and the noise of the bell draws children's interest to the ball. Children learn and participate in play involving gripping, throwing, turning and catching. |
| Related teaching materials and information |
TOEI LIGHT Related materials: Soccer ball with a bell inside, volleyball with a bell inside |
| Useful for other students |
- Informant Special Needs Education School for the Visually Impaired, University of Tsukuba
- Keywords Noise-making ball
- Created 2017-11-02 14:28:45
- Updated 2020-06-08 14:37:29