[blparent] braille blocks

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

I bought a nice puzzle of shapes from National Braille Press.  The braille 
names of the shapes on the puzzle were a little unnecessary because you 
could feel the shapes and their corresponding slots anyway.  But the puzzle 
was sturdy, and my daughter learned all of the shapes quickly, even some 
that surprised her teacher like an oval.  I think the puzzle was ten or 
twelve dollars.  Melissa and Doug also make some nice shape puzzles.

Jo Elizabeth

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, 
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of 
the weak and the strong.  Because someday in life you will have been all of 
these."--George Washington Carver, 1864-1943, American scientist

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From: "Stephanie Mitchell" <mumwith2kids at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 5:15 AM
To: "Blind parents Email list" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blparent] braille blocks

> About 4 years ago, I bought some braille blocks from blindbookstore.com
> However, the braille seems to be fading a bit, and I was wondering if 
> there are others out there.  These blocks have the print letters, which 
> are raised, with braille letters on them as well.  I used these to teach 2 
> of my children the alphabet, and want to have a set for my youngest child 
> to learn.
> Also, are there flashcards in braille? I like those for teaching colours 
> and shapes.
> Thanks,
> Steph
>
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