On a sheet of notebook paper, have students
brainstorm their favorite songs of today and compare them to classical music from years past.
Have the children fill a paper sack with words
from a magazine that describe Louis Braille such as: brilliant, intelligent, piano, composer, blind, etc.
Friday's Activities Make today a celebration of all things Parisian
since Louis Braille lived in Paris, France. Have students spend the day researching the cultural atmosphere of Paris, including foods, clothes, art, climate, and geography. Ask the children to print off pictures and create a folder of favorite items from France.
Show students a picture of the 113-year-old Eiffel
Tower located in Paris, France. Tell them that the Eiffel Tower has 1792 steps, and then have students work with a small group to create their own Eiffel Tower using straws and tape.
Bake biscuits or crescent rolls with jelly for a
virtual visit to a Parisian cafe. Teach students how to play soccer as this is the
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