Inspiration

For one of my literacy classes, I'm compiling 25 "multicultural children's literature cards" to be use in my future classroom. One of the books I selected for this project is entitled I Have A Sister, My Sister Is Deaf. I love this book - it's gentle, realistic, and best of all, provides numerous starting points for literacy activities. When I use this book in my classroom I'd like to have my students be "deaf for a day" - or at least 30 minutes - and reflect on the experience of not having one human sense on which to rely. The object is for them to learn how their other senses "fill in the gaps." This morning, I came across a video about a blind photographer. Here again, an example of a person who relies on his other senses to "fill in" for not being able to see. He does "see" images, but through the image of sound. Very cool concept. Check it out: http://vimeo.com/14179548. You may be inspired!