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Resonance Boards

By David Brown

This introductory article includes detailed instructions for building a resonance board, how to introduce it to a child, and other topics.
http://www.tr.wou.edu/tr/dbp/dec2002.htm#resonance


Items for Use with the Resonance Board

By Kathee Scoggin

This list is just a start. Use your imagination to think of items that might be interesting to a particular child.

Phone
Hair ribbons with bells
Tissue paper
Fingernail brushes
Jingle bells
Stuffed animal
Measuring spoons
Mylar pom pom
Car keys
Blocks with bells inside
Cultural items
Aluminum pans
Hair dryer
Nail polish
Jewelry
Toothbrush
Hairbrush, comb
Mirror
Plate, cup, bowl, spoon, fork
Musical instruments
Salt shaker with beads inside
Pair of glasses/ glasses case
CDs
Cooking utensils


Placement of Items on the Resonance Board

By Kathee Scoggin

By placing the same objects in the same location on the resonance board in relation to the child's starting position, you're increasing the likelihood that he will develop "spatial memory" for those objects.

Step 1: Introduce child to the resonance board. (Refer to David Brown's article above for guidance.)


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Step 2: Then add items.


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Learn More About Dr. Lilli Nielsen

Lilli Nielsen originally promoted the use of resonance boards with children with visual impairment and other disabilities. This website contains additional information.

http://www.lilliworks.com