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Braille Bug
A playful site that teaches sighted children about braille and reading by touch.
Braille Bug
Braille is fun to learn by touch
Braille Bug introduces sighted children to braille and reading by touch through games, riddles, and activities, building awareness and friendship across the vision spectrum.
Created by APH, Braille Bug makes the braille alphabet approachable for young readers and the teachers and families who learn alongside them.
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Ways to play and learn
Games & riddles
Playful challenges that turn the braille alphabet into a puzzle to solve.
The braille alphabet
Learn how six dots combine to make every letter, number, and contraction.
Secret messages
Write and decode notes in braille with friends and family.
For teachers
Classroom-ready activities that build braille awareness for sighted students.
“Reading by touch opens a door that never closes. Braille Bug helps every child see why braille matters.”
Bring braille into the classroom
Discover games and activities that make braille awareness fun for every learner.
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