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Building on Patterns
APH's comprehensive primary literacy program built specifically for braille readers.
Building on Patterns
A complete braille literacy program
Building on Patterns is a systematic, comprehensive, and balanced literacy program that teaches young children who are blind or low vision to read and write using braille.
Spanning Pre-K through second grade, it builds the foundational skills, language, sound discrimination, tactual discrimination, and concept development, that early braille readers need.
Inside the program
Structured for early readers
Pre-K through 2nd grade
Dedicated materials and resources for each level, building year over year.
Five literacy skills
Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension throughout.
Teacher support
Teaching components, video demonstrations, audio files, sample forms, and FAQs.
Build a strong braille foundation
Explore the components and teacher resources that make up Building on Patterns.
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