Light Box: Level 1: Threading Beads

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026

This is a replacement threading bead set designed for use with APH's Light Box Materials kit, a tactile and visual activity system used with students who have low vision or cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI). Threading beads on a light box combines a high-contrast, illuminated background with fine motor manipulation, helping students build visual attention, tracking, and hand-eye coordination in a structured, low-vision-friendly environment. It's intended for early learners — typically children receiving vision education services — working on visual efficiency goals within an Expanded Core Curriculum program. This is a replacement/supplemental component, not a standalone product; you'll need the Light Box Materials base kit and an actual light box to use it meaningfully. Federal Quota eligibility means schools can order it through APH's federally funded quota system, which is the most common path for acquisition.

What Setup Looks Like

• Out of the box
  Place beads on a lit light box surface for immediate use as a visual attention and fine motor activity.
• With professional help
  
  1. A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or orientation and mobility specialist integrates this into an Expanded Core Curriculum visual efficiency program.
  2. Goals and activity sequencing should be embedded in the student's IEP — expect coordination with the educational team before use.

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