Kids can be amazing. That’s the theme with which we launch the second annual Mathical Readathon.
Take a look at this short intro video below with more details & featuring a brief interview with Mathical author Jen Bryant.
In her book Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille, she tells the story of the five-year-old boy who lost his sight, and at ages 10-15 invented a code that millions of people are still using every day, all around the world.
Louis Braille was a brave, courageous young man who tried things. We can all do that. I admire his sense of “There’s a problem. We can work it out. I can work it out if I work hard.” – Author Jen Bryant
Check out these fun classroom activity ideas:
Braille Scavenger Hunt: Try this chart from TeachersPayTeachers or create your own to have students can keep of the Braille writing they find around your school building.
Braille Activities for Sighted Classrooms: Take a look at these many wonderful activities from Paths to Literacy.
From the National Braille Press (USA): Here you can order the Braille edition of Six Dots, plus a set of 6 Braille blocks that are adjustable with “pins” to make the Braille alphabet, and more. They also offer a set of 35 Braille alphabet cards for student interactions.
