[Pibe-division] Is this the way to teach a kindergartener Braille?

[Tim Shaw]

My vision was roughly the same as this childs when i learned my braille basics in 7/8th grade. I did start out by learning my braille visually and then once I knew and udnertood the letters I moved into working on my tactile skills more and more, but  I do not remember  ever  doing anything like this 
 


From: carrie.gilmer at gmail.com
To: pibe-division at nfbnet.org
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:49:14 -0600
Subject: [Pibe-division] Is this the way to teach a kindergartener Braille?










All lines were directed to be drawn and circled by the student. Picture of it taken by mother is attached.
Six years old, albinism, 20/160-200 measured with correction. Please everyone comment.

 
 
Carrie Gilmer, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
A Division of the National Federation of the Blind
NFB National Center: 410-659-9314
Home Phone: 763-784-8590
carrie.gilmer at gmail.com
www.nfb.org/nopbc













 





 

 
 
 
 

I'm attaching a Braille sheet that came home today. I get these many times a week. Is it strange that Brian is instructed to circle and draw lines? It appears that he is being directed to approach Braille visually. 

 

Please tell me if this is normal or acceptable for teaching a low-vision child Braille. Please tell me if this is so far out of the norm that I should be very concerned. 

 

Thank you!

:) Carolynn


 

 
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