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I See Something Red Lesson PlanI See Something Red Lesson Plan
Publisher
Perkins School for the Blind
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Special Education & Programs
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2013
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I See Something Red

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For learners with low vision, the ability to identify colors is an important skill that will help them identify people and places. Groups of brightly colored objects are placed around the room. The child is then given a colored paper and asked to locate the objects that match. Several variations on this activity are also suggested.

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Concepts

color recognition, colors, visual literacy, blindness

Additional Tags

blind and visually impaired, color identification, visual discrimination, programs

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  • The idea is simple and can be done in almost any setting. Try setting it up as a treasure hunt or game

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