When introducing our young learners who are blind to new learning through song, books and play, we need to understand what their real life experiences are. It is through this that concepts and language become meaningful. When Tobi was introduced to the song ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ he was provided with a toy bus which he could take apart and explore.
A tactile and interactive book allowed Tobi to further investigate the features of the bus as they were introduced in the lyrics of the song. To give real meaning to these objects a real bus experience was organised for Tobi. This allowed him the time and the opportunity to understand the concept of a bus.
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