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

[Marianne Denning]

Building on Patterns is the APH book used to teach braille to
"emerging readers" students through grade 3.  If she is legally blind
now you may be able to get the books using federal quota funds. If you
need more information about federal quota funds let me know.

On 4/5/14, Mary Donahue <braille at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Alissa. I was considering looking at some of these sites. I am
> planning on giving her an alphabet card with her name on it when I see her
> mother on Monday.
>
> Mary Donahue
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alyssa
> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 4:03 PM
> To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
> Subject: Re: [blindkid] Recommendations for Braille Teaching Material for a
> Second Grader
>
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053