Unlock the Magic of Experiential Learning

Real life experiences are important for concept development, building your visual library, creating memories, and participating in predictable routines. Experiential learning is a prerequisite for functional literacy development for all kids and even more important for kids who are blind, low vision, or have CVI. Finding opportunities to actively engage and explore new environments helps to build important conceptual knowledge of the world around them.  Going on an adventure in your community is a great way to make meaningful connections to "what you hear around you, what you see around you and what you feel around you."(Austin Shepherd) I would like to thank my son's WISD Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Kathy Christensen, for always finding creative ways to turn OM outings into educational adventures!  Enjoy the stories as they are or make them your own.  Use the templates to create a unique experience book from scratch!

Who doesn't love an adventure! 

Deck the Halls book cover on black background with large print red text. A big round wreath with green pine needles, brown pinecones, and red berries decorates the screen.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Book File .pptx

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Realistic, Abstract & B&W Image Cards 

Image Matching Cards

Download to Apple Books .epub

MP4 Movie

Assessment Materials

Background Complexity Cards

Image Assessment Cards

Winter Snowflakes book cover on black background with large print red text and a white snowflake decorating the screen.  By Amy Shepherd, M.Ed

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Book File .pptx

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File

Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images

Realistic & B&W Image Cards 

Image Matching Cards

Download to Apple Books .epub

MP4 Movie


Assessment Materials

Background Complexity Cards

Snow Day book cover on black background with large print red text and a big red sled. Created by Amy Shepherd, M.Ed.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Street Signs on My Walk book cover on black background with large print red text. A red stop sign with large white letters and a red octagon decorate the cover. Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

MP4 Movie

My Neighborhood book cover on black background with large print red text and an image of a two story yellow house. By Amy Shepherd M.Ed.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

MP4 Movie

Winter Fun in Michigan Realistic Images   Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

What I Like About Winter TEMPLATE

Harvest Festival book cover on a black background with large print red letters and an image of a big red barn and two hay bales.  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Book File .pptx

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Download to Apple Books .epub

MP4 Movie

Farmers Market book cover on black background with large print red text and an image of a red and white striped tent, a brown table and a barrel. . By Amy Shepherd M.Ed.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Print Book

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Download to Apple Books .epub

MP4 Movie

Falling for Autumn book cover on black background with large print red text and an image of a cinnamon roll with frosting. By Amy Shepherd M.Ed.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Book File .pptx

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Download to Apple Books .epub

MP4 Movie

Music in the Park Realistic Images  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI  Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

MP4 Movie

Football Game Realistic Images  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI  Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

MP4 Movie

Thanksgiving Realistic Images from Story Box  By Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI.  Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Friday Game Night Realistic Images   Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Phases of the Moon Realistic Images  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI  Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Grocery Shopping ealistic Images  Salient Features: Paper, pen, chicken, sausage, pizza, cupcake, bottle of milk, egg, Swiss cheese, banana, pear, orange  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI  Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Print Book

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Making Maple Syrup Realistic Images  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

A Trip to Greenfield Village Realistic Images  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

River Walk Realistic Images  Salient Features:  Grasshoppers, fish, dog, red tailed hawk  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI  Additional Copy Right Credits Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

Lets Play Ball Realistic Images   Salient Features: Basketball, soccer ball, tennis ball, bouncy ball, beach ball.  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.

I Love Speed Drawing Images  Created by Amy Shepherd M.Ed. for students with Visual Impairments and CVI Further reproduction or distribution in other than a specialized format is prohibited.

Materials can be used to scaffold skills.

If your student is not quite ready to look at a full book, start with the supplemental materials.

 Book Formats

Ready to Print Book .pdf

Text File


Supplemental Materials

Suitable for students who are progressing from recognizing 3D objects to 2D images.