Product Review

Have you ever wondered how Braille dots are organized so that blind people can read them with their fingers? Would you like to read Braille as a sighted person? If you answered yes to these questions; you (or your students) will love this package! Included is a fully-illustrated print book; called Braille for the Sighted. It begins by introducing you to the basics of Braille - summarizing the fascinating history of how it was invented; describing how you'd use a slate and stylus to write Braille; and so on. Then you'll be introduced to the Braille alphabet; and; step by step; you'll learn to recognize which dots make up each letter; how capital letters are formed; and how to write numbers in Braille. And of course; each lesson is jam-packed with fun activities; exercises and puzzles to help you master Braille - and enjoy doing so. But that's not all. You'll also receive a second book with this package - a Braille copy of Braille for the Sighted. Using the accompanying Braille book; you can practice closing your eyes and really get a feel for reading Braille by touch. And because all of the directions and exercises from the print book are reproduced in the Braille edition; you can even decide to complete a few of them entirely in Braille ... If you're feeling adventurous! In short; if you're sighted and curious about how Braille works; the print and Braille versions of this book are an awesome way to get started on the Braille trail!