Vision skills and exercises that can be performed at home
The basis of our work is the deep understanding that vision affects all areas of development, it is the organizing sense that pushes us to connect with the environment, stimulates curiosity and through which we perceive and understand the world. Vision affects motor, cognitive and behavioral ability, the severity and nature of visual impairment, are […]
Games about the human body
Nikki Tekrit, occupational therapist at The Rehovot Branch, recommends several games in which the children can be taught about their bodies. Body awareness is our knowledge and awareness of our body that is taught mainly by movement and sensory experiences with the world around us. Through our sense of taste, smell, touch and hearing, we […]
Ideas for home games
Hide-and-seek objects. Hide an object when the child is not looking and he/she should be looking. According to Shelby, at first the object is visible, then 1/2 is hidden, then completely hidden. Vary in difficulty level, object color, height (above and below the child's eye level) Ball games by degree of difficulty. Roll Throw Catch […]
Creative ideas that can be done at home with the children
[:il]Tuna Tsalnzuk, a kindergarten teacher at the Rehovot branch, joins some ideas that can be done at home in the field of creativity with the children. In detail of the activities, we added emphasis related to vision. Most importantly, be sure of your child's overall safety. Use only safety accessories that are age-appropriate (not tiny […]
Routine during coronavirus
In recent days, we have had to deal with a new reality due to the spread of the coronavirus. The new guidelines change the whole routine. The kids don't come to kindergarten, but this isn't another vacation. Some children raise concerns and ask questions, "Why is there no kindergarten?" "Why are there people with masks?" […]
T tactic board
Tactile sense is necessary for the person with blindness. Touch is essential for collecting information from the environment and performing tasks. The information obtained provides information about the characteristics of the object and its functional aspects. Tactile skills are necessary for independent functioning. Children with blindness should behave differently than children see, because they need, […]
Holiday of Purim
Written by Ganit Shaked, Assit Elia Branch rehovot Purim is an exciting holiday, especially for children they can be whoever they want, dress up, wear makeup and even make more noise than usual. However, for quite a few children, some holiday holidays can be uncomfortable, frightening, daunting and even scary. For children with visual impairment, […]
Emotional support for the care team and children with visual impairment or blindness
The basis of our activity at THEA is the deep understanding that vision affects all areas of development, it is the organizing sense that pushes us to connect with the environment, stimulates curiosity and through which we perceive and understand the world. Vision affects motor, cognitive and behavioral ability, the severity and nature of visual […]
Active Learning for Children with Visual Impairments
By Sarit Levy, Certified Vision Therapist Organizational Vision Instructor, Eliya Based on the work of Dr.Lilli Nielsen Active Learning is a system that was developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen. Its aim is to give very young children with vision impairment and other disabilities an opportunity to learn through active and independent exploration, using a process […]
Transition from launch to vacation
By Sarit Levy, Organizational Vision Instructor, Eliya Throughout the year our children spend many hours each day in the kindergarten classrooms and are part of an educational framework that provides a feeling of routine and stability. This in turn gives them the feeling of security, permanence and growth, enhancing their development. Now the holiday period […]
