Braille & Literacy Articles
Read our articles about teaching your young child braille. We also discuss what literacy really is and offer suggestions for children who aren't quite ready for print or braille.
The Best Braille Children's Book Resources on the Internet
We'll show you the best places to buy braille books for your kids and also let you in on the places where you can get free braille books, too!
Story Boxes
Place a favorite book and some items you can probably find around your house to accompany the story in a box and voilà! you've created a wonderful hands-on literacy experience for your child.
Braille for My Baby
Resources and ideas on how to introduce braille to a blind baby or toddler.
Beginning Braille Skills
Like print readers, braille readers also need exposure to reading materials at an early age but there are other special considerations to take into account. Here's what you can do now to help get your baby off to a great start...
Teach Yourself Braille
Maybe your child is just getting ready to begin learning Braille or maybe your blind infant is years away from phonics lessons but you want to get a head start. Whatever the reason, as the parent of a blind child you're going to need to know Braille. Braille is difficult, but it's not impossible to teach yourself. Here are my Top Ten Tips to help get you started...
The Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program
Learn about the Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program and why it's a wonderful program for blind babies and toddlers.
Make Your Own Braille Bag!
Are you looking for a cute and personalized bag for your little one? Do you want to introduce your child (and their friends) to braile? Well, we've got a project that's so easy you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself! Here's the how-to...
APH Word Association Print/Braille Labels
These wonderful Print/Braille labels from the American Printing House for the blind (APH) will help you introduce Braille to your blind or visually impaired child.
Our Favorite Tactile Books for Blind Kids
Tactile children's books are a great way to introduce your blind or visually impaired child to literacy and the concept of "reading with their fingers," so we collected our favorite tactile books that provide interesting and varied textures.
Word Games
Word games are a fun way to encourage your child to think about language and sounds. Here are some ways you can use simple games to help your child with phonics and Braille awareness.
Print and Braille Name Labels!
Are you trying to teach your child Braille? Or maybe you just need to label your child's things? BumpyName has an innovative solution. They've created personalized, reusable, not to mention virtually indestructible, name band labels. These bands can be placed on cups, bottles, or even your wrist!
Make Your Own Braille Clock!
Are you looking for a fun and inventive gift to make for a friend? Or maybe you just want to have some crafty fun with your kids? Here's our idea for a beautiful Braille Clock - and you'll be amazed at how easy it is!
Braille Coin Coming in Spring 2009
On February 28th, 2006, the House approved a bill for the development of a commemorative Braille silver dollar. On July 2, 2008, the design for the forthcoming coin was revealed at the National Federation for the Blind's annual convention in Dallas. Find out the details here...
Braille Letters from Santa!
Your children can receive Braille letters from Santa this Christmas! Here's how...
ReadHowYouWant
Find out about a wonderful literary service called ReadHowYouWant that provides new books in multiple formats, from large print to Braille.