Building on Patterns, Prekindergarten: Preschool Teacher Booklet, Print Edition
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified June 18, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 18, 2026
This print booklet guides preschool classroom teachers through APH's Building on Patterns (BOP) literacy curriculum, which is designed to support early braille and literacy learning for young children who are blind or have low vision. BOP is a structured, research-based program that integrates braille readiness, tactile learning, and pre-literacy skills for the inclusive early childhood classroom. The booklet itself is the teacher's guide — not a student-facing material — so it works alongside the broader BOP kit, which includes tactile books, manipulatives, and student materials sold separately. Teachers new to the BOP program should be aware that this booklet alone is not enough to implement the curriculum; you'll need the full program components and ideally guidance from a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to use BOP effectively.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Read the booklet to understand the BOP curriculum framework and your role as the classroom teacher. - With professional help
- A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) should co-plan implementation with the classroom teacher.
- Visit aphbop.org for full program materials, resources, and guidance. Expect an orientation session before beginning instruction with students.
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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.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.
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