Cover of Building on Patterns Second Grade Teacher's Edition Reference Volume 1

Building on Patterns: Primary Braille Literacy Program: Second Grade: Reference Volume, Braille

by American Printing House for the Blind

$61.81

Professional guidance helps This is a teacher reference volume that supports a structured literacy curriculum. A vision specialist or TVI can use it professionally without external setup, but meaningful use requires pedagogical knowledge of braille instruction and coordination with the broader curriculum series — not something a layperson configures independently.

Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified June 11, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 11, 2026

This is the teacher's reference volume for the Building on Patterns second-grade braille literacy curriculum, printed in braille. It gives educators the instructional framework, lesson guidance, and program structure needed to teach early braille reading to students who are blind or have significant visual impairment. The target user is the teacher or vision specialist, not the student directly — this volume supports the instructor in delivering a structured, grade-leveled braille literacy program. It's one component of a larger curriculum series; you'll need the corresponding student materials and other grade-level volumes to run the full program. Designed specifically for second grade, so it won't cover earlier foundational work or upper-grade content without purchasing the rest of the series.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexityProfessional guidance helps
Price$61.81
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
VerifiedJune 15, 2026
ClassifiedJune 11, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Open the volume and use the reference material to plan and deliver braille literacy lessons for second-grade students.
  • With professional help
    1. A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or orientation and mobility specialist familiar with braille literacy instruction will get the most from this curriculum.
    2. Coordinate with the full Building on Patterns program materials at aphbop.org for complete lesson sequencing. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

Getting it

Try Before You Buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to Get It

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$61.81

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blindview on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on June 11, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.