62 t h i n k i n g s k i l l s
Doing the same things others do (imitation)
Children who can see learn a lot by watching others and trying to do
(imitate) what they do. Children who cannot see well, however, must
learn to pay attention to sounds and other clues to know what people
are doing.
To encourage your child to imitate others
Imitate him. When your child makes a
noise, make the same noise back.
Do something that makes a sound and
encourage him to repeat what you do.
Oh, listen!
The boxes fell
down.
Can you push
the boxes down,
Noah?
When he gets older,
encourage him to dress
up and pretend he is
someone else.
Here’s
Papa’s hat.
Now you be
Papa.
helping children who are blind