Parent Guide > Making Books in Braille
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Making Books in Braille" by Sara Matson.
In the article "Making Books in Braille," Sara Matson discusses Laurie Lower's job transcribing books into braille for people with vision loss.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people create change?" and "How can we achieve happiness?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Making Books in Braille" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: