Braille Word Dictionary

Submitted by Liamsmom on Jul 15, 2015
Liam's word book
My 6 year old, Liam, has been learning quite a few new words in braille at school. The words they have been working on at school are words that are very motivating to him. For example, sentences that include names of his favorite people.   He is very interested and enjoys identifying braille letters and also the words that he knows. I wanted to create a word book for him that would encourage his interest.  This word book is a place to store all of his words in alphabetical order. It is similar to a word dictionary or word wall words... only personalized! He can add new words as he learns them at home or at school. I thought the book could go back and forth between school and home as well.
 
materials for word book
Materials: 
  • blank chipboard book
  • tactile circle stickers (if desired) to create "big braille" model (I found my stickers at Michaels and Hobby Lobby)
  • braille ABC labels
  • your child's "words" on labels
 
 
Procedure: 

Each page contains one letter in braille in ABC order.  I made "big braille" and glued it onto cardboard, so it would stand out more.  I added the "regular" sized braille below the big braille.  Together, with your child,  add the "learned" braille words on the appropriate pages.

*If desired, you could also add tactile pictures to match the words.

 
tactile circle stickers as 'big Braille' model Liam's word book
 
braille word dictionary collage

 

 

Common Core and Braille Standards
Foundational Skills: 
RF.1.3  Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.1.3g Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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Submitted by Liamsmom on Jul 21, 2015