Low vision and CVI: making worksheets easier to see

Your child has low vision or cerebral visual impairment (CVI). Busy pages, thin lines and small print are hard to see. Clear, uncluttered pages with high contrast make letters and words more accessible.

For: Parents, teachers and therapists of children aged 4 to 8

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Why it happens

With CVI the eyes may be fine, but the brain has trouble processing what is seen, especially in clutter.
Thin, light lines disappear; bold, dark lines are easier.
Every child’s vision is different, so adaptations should be individual.

What helps

One thing per page, with lots of white space.
Black on white, thick lines.
Big letters and pictures.
Good lighting; a slanted board to bring the page closer.
Work with a teacher of the visually impaired.

The planstep by step.

1Big and bold
Big letters with thick lines.
Big Capital O for Finger TracingAges 2–5 · Pre-K Big Lowercase a for Finger TracingAges 2–5 · Pre-K Big Lowercase s for Finger TracingAges 2–5 · Pre-K
2Uncluttered
Calm pages and bold lines.
Calm Lowercase a Worksheet (Same Steps Every Page)Pre-K – Kindergarten Free Printable Handwriting Paper: Bold-line writing paper with shaded zonePre-K – Grade 2 One Letter per Box Worksheet: CapitalsPre-K – Grade 1
3Big choices
Few, big items to read.
Big Choice Reading Worksheet 1: Point to the WordPre-K – Grade 1 Big Choice Reading Worksheet 2: Point to the WordPre-K – Grade 1

When to ask for help

Ask for an eye exam and a functional vision assessment, and support from a qualified teacher of the visually impaired.

These worksheets are practice materials, not a diagnosis or a treatment. Every child develops at their own pace. If you are worried, talk to your child’s teacher, doctor or a specialist.

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