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  • These sheets have been created to align with the stages outlined in the Developmental Journal Babies Visual Impairment (DJVI). This is a recognised framework used by many health, education and habilitation professionals when working with children with a vision impairment up to the age of three. 

  • The sheets are grouped into developmental stages that relate to the age of a child. These are purely for guidance; you’ll know your child best as to how their development is progressing. We’ve also added two additional stages, six and seven, to continue supporting your child's development up to 4+ years.

    • Age 0-6 months (stage 1a)
      • my early movement
      • my early routines
      • recognising people around me
    • Age 4-12 months (stage 1b)
      • supported sitting
      • rolling and exploring
      • feeling things close to me
      • using my senses to understand where I am
      • my first spoon
      • me and my body
      • starting to sit independently 
    • Age 8-18 months (stage 2)
      • understanding my body parts
      • learning to use my toys
      • exploring through touch - messy play and me
      • my early throwing and catching skills
      • my first hide and seek
    • Age 15-24 months (stage 3)
      • learning to do more with my fingers and hands
      • sounds around me
      • making a sensory story
      • making a treasure basket
    • Age 21-30 months (stage 4)
      • starting to match
      • my early pouring skills
      • my first treasure hunt
    • Age 27-36 months (stage 5)
      • understanding what's under my feet
      • exploring through touch
      • dressing and fasteners
      • my strong hands
      • developing my throwing and catching skills
    • Age 3-4 years (stage 6)
      • earning to use tongs and tweezers
      • sorting and tidying
      • playing games through touch
      • pouring my first drink
    • Age 4+ years (stage 7)
      • building my strength
      • my sensory play box
      • concepts linked to my early independence 
     
Activities for children from 0 to 6 months
Activities for children from 4 to 12 months
Activities for children from 8 to 18 months
Activities for children from 15 to 25 months
Activities for children from 21 to 30 months
Activities for children from 27 to 36 months
Activities for children from 3 to 4 years
Activities for children aged 4 years and over

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