VISability - 36/3 Toy Recommendations 2020 - Teacher Bath Toy Recommendations

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Issue 36, number 3 of VISability provides holiday toy recommendations for young children with visual impairments, with a focus on bath toys that support engagement during daily routines. The guide explains selection criteria such as water-activation, safe materials, bright visual cues, and features that encourage visual tracking, attention, and cause-and-effect understanding. It also includes a parent survey request and a mission statement, followed by teacher-recommended specific bath toy models and their key characteristics, age suitability, and purchasing notes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Teacher Bath Toy Recommendations

Other Great Toys

Books & Toys for Children with CVI

A Multisensory Christmas

Parents, Your Input is Needed!

Bath Toys – a Big Hit This Season

Teacher Recommended Bath Toys

Other Teacher Recommended Toys

In This Issue: Teacher Bath Toy Recommendations ......................2 Other Great Toys ................................2 Books & Toys for Children with CVI ....6 A Multisensory Christmas...................8 Parents, Your Input is Needed! Please click here [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.accessengagement](www.accessengagement). com/ to complete a survey on the accessibility of services for your child during the pandemic. It will take approximately 30-40 minutes of your time. It is important for those in the field to understand the successes, challenges, and concerns during the 2020-2021 school year. If your child or student who is blind or visually impaired is experiencing accessibility issues, does not have access to necessary technology, and/or isnot progressing in their education, we need to advocate for additional services and solutions! This survey must be completed by November 22, 2020!! Volume 36, Number 3 Toy Recommendations 2020 1906 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 502.636.3207 Holiday Toy Recommendations from VIPS Staff Age recommendations for toys are typically listed by each manufacturer but should be taken as suggestions. Depending on your child’s level of development and physical and cognitive skills, a toy recommended for a three-year-old might be appropriate for a much younger child and a toy recommended for a three-month-old might be appropriate for an older child. VIPS is not endorsing any seller – we have used Amazon links for convenience. When you decide to purchase from Amazon, please consider going through Amazon Smile, which is exactly the same as ordering directly through Amazon, but offers a percentage of your purchase cost to a charity of your choice. And, of course, we would love for you to select Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Inc. as your charity. The blue print in a toy name is the link to purchase options. Bath Toys – a Big Hit This Season Several of our teachers/interventionists have recommended light-up bath toys. They have many similar characteristics, which are listed below as a group, followed by the specific toys VIPS teachers have recommended. They offer great opportunities for fun and learning during a typical daily routine. Characteristics of most bath toys recommended by VIPS teachers/interventionists include: • Automatically activate when placed in water; • Automatically stop working when removed from water; • Spray a column of water into the air; • Play music when activated; • Use bright colors to draw visual attention; • Include flashing lights or at least a flashing option (possibly a concern for some children with seizures); • Are made of BPA-free materials with rounded edges, for safer handling; • Feature small size to fit children’s small hands; • Are battery operated (batteries not always included); • Are relatively inexpensive; • Provide stimulating colors for children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI); • Encourage several developmental skills including (but not limited to) visual tracking, visual attention, and focused attention; Mission Statement VIPS empowers families by providing educational excellence to young children with visual impairments in order to build a strong foundation for reaching their highest potential. VISability • 36/3 Toy Recommendations 2020 • Make bath time less of a challenge for some children; and • Can be used in a pool or other water setting; several also can be activated on “dry land.” Teacher Recommended Bath Toys Brittany Williamson, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Kids Town Preschool Aolige Baby Light Up Bath Squirt Toys for Toddlers, Pack of 2 • When activated on base out of water, becomes a space UFO • Suitable for children up to 3 years of age • Available from Amazon for $16.99 HLXY Baby Bath Toy, Water Spraying Whale LED Light Up Bath Toy • Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included • Comes in both red and yellow--may help your child visuall

FAQs

Why are bath toys highlighted in this issue?

The issue emphasizes light-up bath toys because they support enjoyable and effective learning during routine care. They are activated in water, provide stimulating visual cues, and help build skills such as visual attention, tracking, and cause-and-effect understanding.

What safety and activation features do VIPS-recommended bath toys share?

Recommended bath toys automatically activate when placed in water and stop working when removed. They commonly use bright colors, flashing or flashing options, BPA-free materials with rounded edges, and many are designed for smaller hands and battery operation.

What options are provided for parents to take action?

Parents are asked to complete an accessibility services survey for their child during the pandemic, addressing successes, challenges, and concerns from the 2020–2021 school year. The issue also requests advocacy when accessibility barriers affect education progress.

Aug 27, 2026

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