Breaking the Braille Code 10/13

Ever wonder how someone who is blind gets to enjoy books? One of our Mudpies & Butterflies Mothers, CB031972 Karen was a teacher for children who were blind and visually impaired. Visually-impaired – is the term for someone whose vision is compromised so much that they can’t do normal functions. Total blindness is when someone can not tell the difference between light or dark. Legally blind is someone who is visually impaired to the point that they can not read. I am legally blind with out my glasses or contacts.

Karen shared the story of Louis Braille (1809-1852), the inventor of the Braille alphabet. Kids broke into teams to play decoding games to get a better sense of how the braille alphabet works. We gained a better understanding of how a person uses a white cane or enhances their lives with a seeing eye dog.

This week at home, our family will be taking turns blindfolding each other and counting how many steps it takes each of us to get to the bathroom, bedroom, refrigerator and our mailbox. Find your own ways to help your children experience life as visually-impaired.

This understanding builds awareness, compassion and normalcy for those with differences then themselves as well as instilling them with a sense of accomplishment for taking on a new challenge.

Have Fun Exploring. And if your kids come up with a great idea - Go For It!

Thank you Karen for all the fun and unique ways you got our kids (and parents) excited about Braille. This is a wonderful way to understand more people in our community and the world who experience life differently and the same as we do! Thank you!

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Marie C.

October 14th, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Great lesson! I think it wasn’t until I actually worked on a project with a deaf girl that I felt my separation disappear (because kids are especially aware of differences-with wonderfully positive and, sometimes, terribly negative results). That’s when we really entered into a “normal” relationship. She was so sharp and clever that I was shocked. I think some part of me felt that I would be naturally smarter and quicker than her. I was only in the third grade and it was one of those lessons that has followed me throughout my life. And, of course, I can’t forget the wonderful teacher who stood back and guided us, Miss Reilly. When I read about your group’s activities, I think of the wonderful teachers I had. And this group has so many teachers and fascinating lessons every week!!

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Breaking the Braille Code 10/13

Have Fun Exploring. And if your kids come up with a great idea - Go For It!

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