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4. Educational braille books not currently being used should be stored in a convenient location in the classroom; review the location with the student and encourage them to access their braille books on an independent basis or shadow them until the student becomes fully independent in this process. Volumes should be removed once completed or no longer required and sent home for reference. 9. Use canvas or cloth back-packs on the back of the student's chair for organization and storage of daily work folders and assignments. Classroom work and homework assignment folders should be clearly marked in braille for easy identification, organization and accessibility. Having braille folders easily accessible to the student will allow them independence in organization and placement of homework assignments and classroom work. Chair back packs are now commercially available or easily made. 2. Your braille student will most likely require additional space to store numerous materials, braille books and miscellaneous adapted materials. Here is a suggestion that worked for my students! Provide (2) student desks to allow for good storage and organization of materials. Desk #1 This is your Student's desk for classroom work and storage of frequently used literary braille materials. Literary materials to be stored in this desk may include: braille/auditory dictionary, Perkin's eraser, slate & stylus, marking items (crayons, color pencils with braille labeling for easy identification), and literary braille code reference guidebook. Store currently used literary braille books in volume order underneath the student work desk/literary desk. 17. Use braille name tags for personal cubicles, especially if print tags are used for the sighted students. Look for end cubicles or cubbies which are easily accessible and identifiable to the blind student. Braille tags for cubicles and cubbies are especially useful in pre-school and offer a great opportunity for the student to be exposed to braille. 19. With the vast amount of new technology and resources (Braille Note, Franklin Language Master, audio book player etc.) it is recommended to keep all manuals organized in a folder for easy reference. Braille Note users should be encouraged to explore braille manuals for familiarity and future reference as appropriate. 18. Provide braille room labels at students hand level for: classroom, bathroom, nurse's office, art room, music room, Science room, physical education room, cafeteria and main office for identification until the student fully learns their route and important room locations. These braille tags may be discontinued if no longer required. 1. It is always easier to teach good organizational skills right from the start (Pre-school-Kindergarten) opposed to teaching them in later school years. Teach your student to be prepared and organized by being a good role model. Desk #2: This desk is for storage of Nemeth work folders, materials associated with math (braille ruler, auditory calculator, abacus, analog braille clock, multiplication and division braille charts and miscellaneous math materials). The student may also use a Nemeth reference guide sheet or book while in the process of learning their Nemeth symbols which should be readily available in this desk. Store currently used Nemeth braille books in volume order underneath the math desk in a crate or box for easy access. It is helpful to the blind student to have this extra desk and enough table/storage area next to them to avoid constant lifting of heavy materials such as the Perkin's Brailler. Therefore, store the Perkin's Brailler on top of this desk to the left of the student so that it is readily available. 10. Have sight words readily available as transcribed braille flashcards. Provide braille flashcards for use in both school and home settings. Sight words can be easily reviewed in braille lessons and updated as needed. Keep cards protected in plastic index card boxes. Patricia M. Brown-M.Ed., as the owner of website has worked for over 30 years in the field of special education, learning disabilities and blind & partially sighted. Visit her website for more information on print to Braille transcription services, specializing in literary and Nemeth braille code, uncontracted/contracted, single sided/interpoint braille, braille adaptation of favorite print Toddler lunch Ideas for daycare (no reheat) books along with interlining services. Organizational skills are of the utmost importance in a blind student's-braille reader's educational setting and include: student/teacher organization, management of materials, timely preparation of class lessons in transcribed braille, and even interlining of Nemeth braille math workbooks so non-braille reading staff can offer assistance when needed. Your blind student will have an easier time maintaining class pace in an organized and well prepped class setting. It is essential to instruct your staff and student on simple preparation tips, modifications and techniques that will make the school day an efficient and effective learning experience.