An important feature of working with the visually impaired is keeping it real. This is especially the case with number work and maths where we are teaching an important life skill. So when we shop we use real money.
Have you ever looked at the coins in your pocket carefully? All copper coins have a smooth edge. Silver either have ridges (5p & 10p) or have seven sides. The pound and two pound coins are ridged and are also substantially thicker. So in other words when you fumble in your pocket you should be able to work out which coins are in there by touch alone!
So when we go Teddy shopping, it is important for us to use real money so that our pupils not only practise key number skills but also key life skills in recognising and selecting coins.
Then our pupils get used to making real coin amounts with real coins!
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