Visions of the Blind

 Hey everyone, it's time to buckle up and get on the road! This week we are going to explore ways to stay healthy on the road. I've included recipes, ways to pack your lunch and snacks so they don't spoil, some amazing cooler bags and ways to relieve tension on the road! Let's get started with how this post is going to be set up. We have a LOT of information to cover so just hang in there with me! First, we will talk about food because, honestly, that's my favorite. I do have pictures of some recipes but the easiest way to convey all this information is to lay it out in a table. I will have three categories (no restrictions, Paleo/Keto, and vegetarian). Keep in mind, I am not a nutritionist nor am I developing or recommending a diet plan for any of you. I have received a few requests to do this post, so I am just sharing what I do on a weekly basis. Also, I know that I do have some friends who are vegan, I am not leaving you out on purpose! I am not good at being ...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there is more focus on feelings and emotions than any other time of the year. Depending on the student’s age, there are activities, worksheets, and conversations centered around feelings, friendship, emotions, and love for those around us.   Cards and candy are shared. Classmates, BFF’s, siblings, teachers, parents, boyfriends, and girlfriends all exchange small gifts to show their feelings towards one another. This is a great opportunity to teach social skills- a key component of the ECC (Expanded Core Curriculum) to those students with visual impairments/blindness. Many students with visual impairment or blindness may need help understanding emotions, feelings, and facial expressions due to missed visual cues. Students of all ages and abilities really enjoy emojis in this current technology era! Young students use charts with emojis to express how they are feeling. Older middle and high school aged students use emojis on cell ...