A spiral-bound reference manual with an orange and teal triangle-patterned cover showing several colorful illustrated cards.

Building on Patterns, Prekindergarten: Reference Volume, Print Edition

by American Printing House for the Blind

$49.65, see price history

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Professional guidance helps This book is meant for teachers and other professionals, not for children. It works best with the lesson volumes, and getting good results depends on knowing the program. A teacher of students with visual impairments or an early childhood educator can help match the lessons to each child, so professional guidance is recommended.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This is the print reference volume for the Building on Patterns Pre-K program from the American Printing House for the Blind. It gathers the research behind the program, instructional practices, standards, and guidance on developmentally appropriate practice, plus indices to the lessons that appear in the four braille volumes. It's written for the adults who plan and deliver the lessons, not for children, and it supports the inclusive Pre-K math program for young learners who are blind or have low vision. This is a reference to read alongside the lesson volumes, so you'll need the program's lesson materials to teach from.

Getting it

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$49.65
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Read the reference volume first to learn the program's research base, instructional practices, and standards.
    2. Use the indices to find specific lessons in the braille lesson volumes.
  • With a guide
    1. Visit the Building on Patterns overview and resources pages at aphbop.org for background on the inclusive program.
    2. Plan how to match the lessons to your classroom or home routine. Allow some planning time before you start teaching from the materials.
  • With professional help
    A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or early childhood educator can help fit the lessons and adaptations to each child. Plan a short planning session before starting.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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