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Braille Art: 4th of July
United States Flag Created and developed by Jacqueline
Goodstal According
to Axel and Levent (2003) the benefits of participating in art activities, for
students who blind or visually impaired, include increased braille reading
skills, mobility and map-reading skills, tactile exploration skills and
development of texture sensitivity, socialization skills and greater
self-esteem, and integration into the local community through participation in
community art related activities. Additionally, “art making is a fun and
interactive way for children to express themselves and to become familiar with
the creative processes…” (Axel and Levent, 2003, p. 306).
Braille Art is a creative way
for students who are blind or visually impaired to gain hand and finger
strength, to increase finger dexterity, to develop tactual sensitivity, and to
practice the Braille code. Additionally, Braille
Art provides students who are blind or visually impaired an opportunity to
share art work with peers, exchange ideas, and develop a sense of
accomplishment. These positive interactions are key in encouraging students who
are blind or visually impaired to participate equally with others and thus,
enhancing their sense of self-worth. Reference: Axel, E. S. and Levent, N.S.
(Eds.) (2003). Art beyond sight: A
resource guide to art
creativity, and visual impairment. Braille Art: 4th
of July United States Flag Teacher
will provide “Fun Facts” about the components of the The
Thirteen Stripes:
the U.S. Flag has thirteen stripes, alternating red (braille letter g) and white (blank spaces between braille letter g),
each stripe represents one of the 13 original colonies of The
50 Stars:
the United States Flag has 50 stars, one for each state of the Teacher
will have the student count the number of stars and stripes once the student has
brailled the flag. Braille
Art Directions: Works best on an 8x11 sheet of braille paper. If student is giving this to another
student as a “Greeting Card,”
braille the name of the recipient after the word Dear, braille Happy 4th
of July or Happy Flag Day, and braille the name of the sender after the word
From. Start
on Line Two Row
One Braille the Word- Dear
and the name of the recipient Skip
Row Two Row
Three Braille the Words- Happy
4th of July or Happy Flag
Day Skip
Row Four Row
Five Braille the Word-
From and the name of the recipient Skip
Rows Six and Seven Row
Eight Cells
1-5: Braille Dots 1, 6 Cell
6: Braille Dot 1 Cell
7-22: Braille Dots 1, 2, 4, 5 Row
Nine Cells
1-5: Braille Dots 1, 6 Cell
6: Braille Dot 1 Cell
7-22: Braille Dots 1, 2, 4, 5 Row
Ten Cells
1-5: Braille Dots 1, 6 Cell
6: Braille Dot 1 Cell
7-22: Braille Dots 1, 2, 4, 5 Row
Eleven Cells
1-5: Braille Dots 1, 6 Cell
6: Braille Dot 1 Cell
7-22: Braille Dots 1, 2, 4, 5 Row
Twelve Cells
1-6: Braille Dot 1 Cells
7-22: Braille Dots 1, 2, 4, 5 Rows
Thirteen and Fourteen Cells
1-22: Braille Dots 1, 2, 4, 5 *****agggggggggggggggg *****agggggggggggggggg *****agggggggggggggggg *****agggggggggggggggg aaaaaagggggggggggggggg gggggggggggggggggggggg gggggggggggggggggggggg |