(Louis) Building on Patterns, Second Grade, Unit 6, A Walk on the Wild Side

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 14, 2026

This is the sixth unit of APH's Building on Patterns braille literacy curriculum for second grade, covering a nature-themed unit called 'A Walk on the Wild Side.' Building on Patterns is a comprehensive, research-backed braille reading program designed for students who are blind or have low vision, following a structured approach to teaching literary and contracted braille alongside reading comprehension. This particular item is an e-file download, meaning you receive digital files (typically BRF or PDF formats) that need to be embossed on a braille embosser or printed to produce the actual tactile materials — it is not a ready-to-use physical product. It's federal quota eligible, so U.S. schools can purchase it through APH federal quota funds allocated for students with visual impairments, making out-of-pocket cost unlikely for most school-based users. This unit works as part of a sequential curriculum, so it's most useful when used alongside other Building on Patterns units and within a structured literacy program led by a Teacher of the Visual Impaired (TVI).

What Setup Looks Like

• With a guide
  
  1. Download the e-file after purchase from your APH account.
  2. Emboss braille materials using a compatible braille embosser, or coordinate with your district's TVI resource center for printing.
  3. Integrate Unit 6 into an ongoing Building on Patterns scope and sequence — allow 15–30 minutes per session depending on student pacing.
• With professional help
  
  1. A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) should deliver instruction, as this curriculum requires specialized knowledge of braille literacy methods and contracted braille.
  2. Unit 6 assumes students have completed prior units; a TVI should assess readiness before introducing this material.
  3. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

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