Building on Patterns: Primary Braille Literacy Program: First Grade: Unit 2 Teacher's Edition, Braille
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified July 3, 2026 · classified July 5, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 5, 2026
This is the Teacher's Edition for Unit 2 of the Building on Patterns first-grade braille literacy curriculum, printed in braille and designed to accompany the Going and Doing student materials. It gives teachers the instructional scaffolding — lesson plans, guided reading sequences, and braille-specific pedagogy — needed to deliver the unit to students who are blind or have low vision learning to read via braille. This is a piece of a larger multi-unit curriculum system, not a standalone program; teachers will also need the corresponding student kit and ideally familiarity with the full BOP scope and sequence. The print is made to order with a lead time of several weeks, though a free downloadable version is available from APH if time is a factor.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Download the free digital version from aphbop.org for immediate access while the physical edition ships. - With a guide
- Review the BOP overview and unit resources at aphbop.org to understand how Unit 2 fits into the full curriculum sequence.
- Obtain the corresponding Going and Doing Student Kit before beginning instruction.
- Allow several weeks for the physical braille edition to arrive after ordering — plan accordingly. See aphbop.org for full curriculum implementation guidance.
- With professional help
- A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) should review the BOP scope and sequence to ensure correct unit placement for each student.
- Initial curriculum orientation with a TVI or literacy specialist is recommended before first use in a classroom or itinerant setting.
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.
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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 July 3, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on July 5, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.