In this video, Sally Paterson introduces story boxes and explains how story boxes and the objects they contain can help develop children’s reading skills.

“It’s really important you encourage children. With the right practice and support, the world of books is opened up to a visually impaired child.”

 - Sally Paterson, Qualified Teacher of Visual Impairment.

Sally is a Qualified Teacher of Visual Impairment.

Sally says the interpretation of tactile objects is not an automatic skill for a child with a visual impairment. As a result, introducing children to books with tactile illustrations is very important.

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