The C.A.R.E. aims to bridge this gap by providing young people with visual impairments the opportunity to unlock their potential as individuals, artists, and employees. We do this through ceramic workshops and the enhancement of psychomotor skills, laying the foundation for their development. Postural control broadens their environmental perception, locomotion expands their world, manual skills encourage interaction with objects, and motor skills involving the entire body enhance social interactions. In short, motor skills can initiate a cascade of developments: perception, cognition, language, emotional expression, physical health, and functional behaviour.
With the skills and tools presented in this handbook, we transform social skills development and learning into collaborative and enjoyable educational moments. The activities described herein are designed to improve communication, active listening, diversity appreciation, trust- building, perspective-taking, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our focus is on the process, the debriefing discussion, and how experiential learning can be applied to daily life. Additionally, these activities inject fun into the learning process.
As you navigate through this handbook, you will find each activity clearly defined with a distinct purpose, recommended group size, required materials, and estimated time. These guidelines will assist you in selecting appropriate activities for your groups or meetings. Starting with communication or trust-building activities can help participants get comfortable with each other, gradually progressing to more challenging ones.
It is advisable to maintain a supply of basic props for non-formal education activities, such as index cards, markers, tape, tennis balls, a deck of cards, rope, flip-chart paper, and assorted office supplies. Preparing handouts, flip charts, or presentations in advance can save time when selecting exercises.
Happy Learning!