[blindkid] Recommendations for Braille Teaching Material for a Second Grader

Alyssa alyssahenson95 at gmail.com
Sat Apr 5 21:02:58 UTC 2014


Hello. I suggest looking at the materials from the American Printing House for the Blind. The NFB independence market also has some fun Braille teaching tools. National Braille press and seedlings offer books for children. You can also make your own materials. I hope this is helpful.
Alyssa

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> On Apr 5, 2014, at 3:20 PM, "Mary Donahue" <braille at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Good afternoon everyone,
> 
> 
> 
>                It looks like I will have a chance to teach Braille to a
> second-grade student, but by the time I start with her, she will be between
> second and third grade. Right now, she is going to public elementary school
> in the San Antonio Independent School District. Her mother is my regular
> morning paratransit driver when I go to work, so I have gotten to know this
> driver and know something about her daughter. The girl's name is Isabella,
> but she goes by Bella for short. Right now, she is doing fairly well in
> school and can see the print, but eventually, she will lose all her sight.
> Both my husband and I have been telling Bella's mother that the sooner Bella
> is introduced to the alternative techniques of blindness, of which Braille
> is one, the easier it will be.
> 
> 
> 
>                Since some of you have taught Braille to children, I need
> all of the suggestions and recommendations I can get. From what Braille
> materials should I teach. I have copies of _The _McDuffy _Reader, but that
> is mainly for adults. What would be good material to teach a second-grade,
> almost third-grade student? Any recommendations you can give me will be
> greatly appreciated. I have been NCLB certified since the end of August, and
> am excited to try out my skills.
> 
> 
> 
>                Thank you in advance for your recommendations and
> suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> Mary Donahue
> 
> 
> 
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