2. Land of Enchanting Graphics Fostering Early Positive Experiences with Tactile Graphics

3. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Exploration of Real Objects

4. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Symbolic Understanding

5. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Understanding Spatial Concepts

6. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Understanding Perspective

7. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Effective Scanning Techniques

8. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Familiarity with Tactile Terminology Line Paths Textures/Areal Patterns Point Symbols

9. IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS  Experience with Various Tactile Methods Collage Thermoform Embossed Paper Graphics Microcapsule Paper.

10. INTERACTIVE BOOKS

11. BOARD GAMES

12. PUZZLES & BRAINTEASERS How many triangles can you find in the stained glass window?

13. ART ACTIVITIES

14. PRETEND PLAY

15. ADAPTING COMMERCIAL GAMES, PUZZLES, and BOOKS ADAPTING COMMERCIAL GAMES, PUZZLES, and BOOKS Textured Paper Tactile Stickers Braillable Labels/Sheets Graphic Art Tape VELCRO ® Wikki Stix ®

16. Land of Enchanting Graphics: Fostering Early Positive Experiences with Tactile Graphics Land of Enchanting Graphics: Fostering Early Positive Experiences with Tactile Graphics Presented by Karen J. Poppe kpoppe@aph.org Tactile Graphics Project Leader 2015 Getting In Touch with Literacy Conference Albuquerque, NM November 20, 2015