Read the book, by Kristie Smith. is about two Braille cell characters
named Dottie and Dots who travel to the zoo and spy large print representational braille throughout their day while looking at the animals.
Other recommended books: Dana Meachen Rau,
by Margaret Davidson, by
Russell Freedman, and by C. Michael Mellor
Direct the students to write their name and the
names of their classmates, friends, or family using representational braille.
Have students complete additional braille
awareness activities as desired, which can be found on the American Foundation for the Blind's website—the Braille Bug (www.braillebug.com).
Wednesday's Activities Have a birthday party celebrating Louis Braille's
birthday on January 4th. Using any cake mix and frosting have the students take turns, mixing the ingredients, spreading the icing, and writing the
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