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Description: The number one indicator of a child s success as a braille reader is having the support of a family member who can read braille. Babies and toddlers benefit significantly from sharing the experience of reading a braille book with their caregivers, and they become more active participants in reading time when a caregiver models following the braille text. In order to do this, parents and caregivers need a basic understanding of the braille code. This workshop will teach the braille alphabet, numbers, basic punctuation, and a few braille contractions. Instructor: Sara Edwards Instructor s Title: TVI, DT/Vision Specialist and Evaluator in the IL Early Intervention Program. Instructor s Affiliation: Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Instructor: Julia Bowman Instructor s Title: TVI, DT/Vision Specialist and Evaluator in the IL Early Intervention Program. Instructor s Affiliation: Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Primary Core or ECC Area: Compensatory Target Audience: Professionals and Caregivers; anyone who wants to learn the basics of the braille code Pre-requisite knowledge: None Materials Needed: OPTIONAL: 6-cup muffin pan or 6-egg carton with 6 items (examples: pom poms, dried pasta, balls, blocks) to create braille formations. Lesson Plan Goal: The webinar will focus on the basics of braille for families and professionals working with families of young children . This workshop will teach the braille alphabet, numbers, basic punctuation, and a few braille contractions. Learning Objectives: The participant will correctly identify the six dot positions in a braille cell. The participant will correctly identify braille formations as letters or numbers. The participant will identify the difference between grade 1 and grade 2 braille. The participant will review the braille alphabet, numbers, basic punctuations and braille contractions |
