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Can you spell your dog s name? What does your favorite food look like spelled in braille? Learning is most meaningful when connected to personal experiences and preferences. Attend this webinar and learn how to bridge words and contractions with literacy, imagination, and build-able LEGO Braille Brick toy play. Instructor: Gina Carr M.Ed Instructor s Title: Library Associate, TVI Instructor s Affiliation: Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Instructor s Email: gina.carr@illinois.gov Primary Core or ECC Area: Compensatory Skills (Braille), Recreation and Leisure, Social Interaction Target Audience: TVIs, parents, Pre-requisite knowledge: none Lesson Plan Goal: Increase knowledge of braille letters, words, and contractions using LEGO Braille Bricks. Learning Objectives: Participants will identify 5 Holistic Skills that children develop during play which is critical to learning. Participants will identify 5 Characteristics of Playful Learning Experiences. Participants will observe students engaged in play-based learning activities using LEGO Braille Bricks. Participants will pair knowledge of braille and tactile skills with literacy activities using LEGO Braille Bricks. |
