Terry talked to us about his own visual impairment, and how it effects his day to day life. He then gave us some really useful tips about how we can keep our own eyes healthy - carrots may not help us see in the dark but they really do help keep your eyes healthy!
Then, we went into the Oasis and had a go at some Braille. Each braille letter is made up of a combination of dots within a cell. We decoded messages and wrote braille messages to each other too!
During the next session we used mirrors to look really carefully at our own eyes. We then drew pictures of all the details we noticed.
Next, we had a go at some simple activities. However, we were blindfolded! It was very interesting to see how much more difficult even the simplest of activities became once we were blindfolded.
Finally, the Open Sight team taught us how to guide someone with a visual impairment safely. We learnt how important it is to communicate with each other. We had to make sure we helped the person blindfolded to have an awareness of what was around them, whilst also making sure they were still independent.
During the next session we used mirrors to look really carefully at our own eyes. We then drew pictures of all the details we noticed.
Next, we had a go at some simple activities. However, we were blindfolded! It was very interesting to see how much more difficult even the simplest of activities became once we were blindfolded.
Finally, the Open Sight team taught us how to guide someone with a visual impairment safely. We learnt how important it is to communicate with each other. We had to make sure we helped the person blindfolded to have an awareness of what was around them, whilst also making sure they were still independent.
What an amazing experience Year 5!! I'm so pleased to see you all getting on and looking so well. It certainly looks as though Miss Halton is putting you all through your paces! Fantastic work, all of you. :-D
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