[blparent] Teaching your children to read and write from a blind this perspective

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

That is a great story. I did something similar with my son around that age.
I can't remember if it was a punctuation mark or a letter he wanted to use
and could not remember the looks of. I actually showed it to him using our
computer. 

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			You can also use an Iphone or computer to help. I
missed the opticon, have never seen one only heard about it. 
I remember when my oldest was about five or so and wanted to write
something. She couldn't remember what a letter looked like, and I didn't
have a clue, so I took out my phone, brought up the notes feature and showed
her. She learned what the letter looked like, and also that there are always
ways to solve a problem. 

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Hi, Tara,

For starters, we read all kinds of print/braille books with our kids and
kept several on hand.  Some we purchased, some we got from the state
library, some I added braille myself, having read the print with the Optacon

We had the Fisher Price magnetic letters and blackboard school desk-type
toy.

We looked to incorporate any letters any time.  That meant reading the
letters anywhere we could find them.  We also did flash cards with the
stick-on letters.

The trick is immersion.  Use any opportunity to enforce letters.  If you
know your print alphabet and numbers, this will be easy.  If not, some of
these ideas will help you too.

Judy


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Dear collective wisdom! How did you guys teach your children to read and
write print? I'm wondering if you use foam letters and numbers? How about
writing? Do you guys use some kind of raised line drawing kit? Thanks for
any help!

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