Land of Enchanting GraphicsFostering Early Positive Experiences with Tactile

Graphics

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS

Exploration of Real Objects

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS

Symbolic Understanding

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS Understanding

Spatial Concepts

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS

Understanding Perspective

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS

Effective Scanning Techniques

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS

Familiarity with Tactile Terminology

Line Paths

Textures/Areal Patterns

Point Symbols

IMPORTANT TACTILE SKILLS

Experience with Various Tactile Methods•Collage

•Thermoform

•Embossed Paper Graphics

•Microcapsule Paper

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INTERACTIVE BOOKS

BOARD GAMES

PUZZLES & BRAINTEASERS

How many triangles can you find in the stained glass window?

ART ACTIVITIES

PRETEND PLAY

ADAPTING COMMERCIAL GAMES, PUZZLES, and BOOKS

•Textured Paper

•Tactile Stickers

•Braillable Labels/Sheets

•Graphic Art Tape

•VELCRO®

•Wikki Stix®

Land of Enchanting Graphics:Fostering Early Positive Experiences with Tactile

Graphics

Presented by Karen J. Poppe

kpoppe@aph.orgTactile Graphics Project Leader

2015 Getting In Touch with Literacy ConferenceAlbuquerque, NM

November 20, 2015