Esmeralda's Day

An original children's book by A Shared Vision

What are some developmentally appropriate activities a parent or caregiver can do with their child who is blind or visually impaired?

How do Early Intervention Teachers of the Visually Impaired model for parents how to engage with their child and provide a variety of multi-sensory experiences for the child to gain access to the visual world?

Here are some examples in our exclusive book, Esmeralda’s Day.

This simple book was inspired by photos taken during a teacher’s visits with a mom and her daughter Esmeralda, who is blind. Since one of Esmeralda’s favorite activities is eating, the teacher used some of A Shared Vision’s Sensory Recipes and Learning Experiences with the family during their visits.

For families who have a child with a visual impairment, Esmeralda’s Day demonstrates how you can create an All About Me book that highlights your child’s favorite activities. This personalized book can be shared with family members, your child’s preschool or daycare center, and other providers to promote understanding and support.

The book’s simple, descriptive language and accompanying pictures also show how to use basic strategies when engaging with a child who is blind or visually impaired, making it a valuable resource for parents and caregivers.

“The book made us very emotional.  For example, looking at the picture of her smelling the flowers made us think about how she can do many things that other children do even though she has a vision impairment.  Thank you for the book.” Esmeralda's mom