On the Way to Literacy Handbook, 2nd Edition, Braille
A companion to APH’s On the Way to Literacy print-tactile book series, this handbook guides teachers and parents in supporting a young child’s first steps towards literacy. Each edition includes a CD of accessible files.
$246.00
Federal Quota Eligible
Made to Order
Catalog Number: 6-77520-00
Format: Braille
Product Description
Information and research from the field of teaching children with visual impairments
Research regarding early literacy for typically sighted children
Recent findings of the National Early Literacy Panel
Although portions of the On the Way to Literacy handbook focus on the future braille reader, a great deal of the information is appropriate for a child who will read print. Use everyday events to support a child’s learning in key areas:
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Early communication and language — the ability to communicate, speak and listen with understanding
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Concepts — understandings, formed through experience, that give meaning to language the child learns
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Skills needed for learning through touch and for reading braille
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Knowledge about written language — including awareness of the ways print and braille are used, knowledge of print and braille conventions, and the relationship of letters and letter-sounds
This handbook contains extensive information on selecting and reading aloud from appropriate books and providing children opportunities to use the tools for writing in braille or print.
Opportunities to develop early literacy skills are important for all children. Although portions of the On the Way to Literacy handbook focus on the future braille reader, a great deal of the information is appropriate for a child who will read print. Approaches and activities are adaptable for older children, for those with additional disabilities, including children who may use another means of communicating, such as a symbol communication system. Appendices list additional sources of information to help readers meet each child’s unique and changing needs.
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- On the Way to Literacy uses everyday events to support a child's learning in key areas, including:
- Early communication and language -- the ability to communicate, speak and listen with understanding
- Concepts -- understandings, formed through experience, that give meaning to language the child learns
- Skills needed for learning through touch and for reading braille
- Knowledge about written language -- including awareness of the ways print and braille are used, knowledge of print and braille conventions, and the relationship of letters and letter-sounds
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Weight: 4 lbs
Dimensions: 13.5 × 11.1 × 12.05 in
Media: Book
Federal Quota Funds: Available
Format: Braille
Language: English
This Item Made to Order: APH does not necessarily carry this item in inventory for immediate delivery — when you order it, we will produce it for you as a special order; therefore, allow several weeks for delivery
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