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We are so proud of our recent “graduates” like Makenna, Isaac, and Esmeralda. When a child turns three, we no longer provide early intervention services to our families. Many enter preschool in their local school districts. This transition isn’t always easy, but your EI-TVI from A Shared Vision can help you navigate this process. The key is starting early. 

“Whenever possible, I like to introduce my families to the Teacher of Students With Visual Impairment (TSVI) who their child will be learning from in the school district,” explains Paula Landry, an EI-TVI from A Shared Vision.

Before Isaac turned three, a TSVI from his school district attended a home visit with Paula. Lorraine Chevarria, who is also an EI-TVI from A Shared Vision, met with the family and observed how Isaac learns and plays. This was a great opportunity for Lorraine to get to know Isaac, and it allowed her to better prepare for his formal evaluation with the school district. Isaac’s family could ask specific questions about both the transition process and the preschool he would attend. Because his family speaks English and Spanish, now he’s working with a bilingual TSVI at his elementary school.

During another home visit Paula introduced Makenna and her family to their future TSVI, Liz Wieder, who is also an EI-TVI from A Shared Vision. Makenna’s mom said, “It was really nice to ‘know’ Liz already when we walked in the door for Makenna’s evaluation at the elementary school.”

Learn more about preparing for the transition to school-based programming HERE.

We love sensory bins because they help children with visual impairments develop sensory processing and fine motor skills, boost concept development, and encourage play-based learning.

However, sensory bins can be challenging for children who need support sitting on the floor or at a table or are unable to stand on their own. 



Our sit ‘n’ play sensory table makes the fun of sensory bins accessible from your child’s favorite supportive chair. We designed it with 3/4-inch PVC pipes and a rectangular opening on the top to fit a 32-quart plastic storage tub. The upright pieces can be customized to your child’s sitting height. Learn how to make the table HERE.

When September brings cooler temperatures in Colorado, there’s so much outdoor sensory exploration you can do with your child to help them build tactile skills, learn new concepts, and increase their communication skills while you share this experience together.

Go on a nature stroll in your yard or at a park. Help your child get up close to objects, both natural and man-made items such as play equipment or a mailbox. Sit on the grass. Does it have a smell? Touch a tree and feel the edges of the bark. Listen to the sound of the sprinkler or the voices of other children playing in the park.

Regular exposure to the outdoors will increase your child’s interest and tolerance for this experience but watch for your child’s cues when they’ve had enough. If there’s something your child loves – a puddle in the sidewalk or the leaves of a tree – return to these locations and activities later to reinforce the fun you had exploring nature together.



Get outside with this learning experience HERE.

We love busy boards because they encourage your child’s tactile skills and curiosity. What’s great about this busy board HERE is that it’s small enough you can throw it in your bag and take it anywhere – doctors' appointments, the day care center, or a friend’s house. It also has 12 different LED lights, plus buttons, switches, and a mirror.

If you want to build a busy board for your child, HERE are some ideas.