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Amazing Grace Activities
Grace is a girl who loves stories and loves acting them out. When her class plans to perform the play Peter Pan, Grace knows she wants to play the lead!
Animal Friends
Owning a pet is a big responsibility, whether it is a tiny little goldfish or a giant Saint Bernard.
Tips from a Blind Scientist
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Make Doggie Biscuits!
Whether you are cooking for yourself or your dog, knowing your way around the kitchen is essential. You are never too young to start learning and how much fun is it to cook for your dog?!
Tactile Graphs
Have fun surveying your friends and family, then turn your data into a bar graph or pie chart.
Same Versus Different
Comparing things is a great way to learn how they are the same and how they are different. We can compare size, shape, texture, smell, taste, or any physical feature that can be put into words.
Sing Songs About Measurement!
One gallon split into fourths is four quarts. Take that and divide by two and you got a pint. Split that pint up into halves and make a cup. And that cup will fit eight fluid ounces inside of it. 1 gallon is 4 quarts (or 8 pints or 16 cups). 1 quart is 2 pints (or 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces). 1 pint is 2 cups (or 16 fluid ounces). 1 cup is 8 fluid ounces. A gallon of milk split in fourths makes four quarts. Split a quart of milk in half; then a pint is what you'll have. Which can make two cups you see often When you drink your school milk carton. If you can drink the milk in eight sips, Each is about an ounce going through your lips. 1 gallon is 4 quarts (or 8 pints or 16 cups). 1 quart is 2 pints (or 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces). 1 pint is 2 cups (or 16 fluid ounces). 1 cup is 8 fluid ounces. Volume is a word that's familiar, And capacity and volume are similar; And though it's easy to assume, Capacity is not exactly volume. Capacity's how much something can hold; The amount is always the same. Volume's the measure of what's inside, And the amount can change. 1 gallon is 4 quarts (or 8 pints or 16 cups). 1 quart is 2 pints (or 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces). 1 pint is 2 cups (or 16 fluid ounces). 1 cup is 8 fluid ounces.
Jokes About MATH?!
Who doesn't love a good joke?
Make Your Own Balance Scale
Balance scales are easy to make and easy to use. Make your own to compare the weight of small items around the house. Are four quarters heavier or lighter than four nickels? Are six gumballs heavier or lighter than six peanuts?
Measuring Penny Activities
Join Lisa as she sets out to use standard units (like inches) and non-standard units (like paper clips) to measure her dog, Penny!
Careers at National Braille Press
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESBooks & ProductsWrite, commission, edit, develop, and help select books and other products/content. Track needs and requests from customers, and trends in education and technology. Identify qualified authors, negotiate and prepare terms of contract. Develop and edit commissioned work. Collect opinion articles from a variety of sources - newspapers, online, from contributors - for the magazine Syndicated Columnists Weekly (SCW) Magazine. Approve and finalize magazine content. Work with Editor of Our Special (OS) Magazine to hire contributors in different content areas, and approve and finalize magazine content. Responsible for hiring, firing, supervising the OS editor. ProgramsWork with VP of Braille Publications as needed to create, develop, and revise content for Programs: Readbooks!, Great Expectations, TVI Starter Kits, and others. As member of Programs Committee, meet regularly to share publishing plans, identify special funding/sponsorship opportunities, develop strategies. Continually assess Programs content for accuracy & effectiveness. Help write survey, advertising, website content, and other marketing pieces. Meet grant requirements as they pertain to products or content created as part of programs. Meet with program funders as needed to report on the development of products or content created as part of programs. Miscellaneous DutiesHelp write catalogs for both braille and print. Proof and help create descriptive copy, web copy, email copy for books and products. Attend and exhibit at trade shows and conferences as required, both locally and nationally, to present, exhibit, or both. Some overnight travel (air travel) will be required to attend and exhibit at conferences/conventions as needed. Develop strategies with the Publications, Development, Production, and Programs teams to meet publishing goals. When needed, serve as 3rd or 4th person in Customer Service queue, answering customer questions and taking orders QUALIFICATIONSProfessional experience writing, editing, and working with writers strongly preferred. A knowledge of/familiarity with the blindness field, especially in the areas of education and accessible technology preferred. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and set priorities appropriately. Pleasant and effective communication skills with customers and co-workers. Public speaking and presentation skills. Some overnight travel required. Bachelor's degree required. Strong MS Office skills.
Tips from a Blind School Counselor
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Our Staff
One fourth of our staff has a disability, predominantly blindness, filling positions at all levels. A fundamental belief at NBP is that blind people can, want to, and should work for companies that value talent and hard work above all.Our transcribers and proofreaders ensure the highest quality braille materials. All of our transcribers are certified by the Library of Congress and have competencies in one or more of the following codes: literary, Nemeth, computer, and music braille. Our proofreaders are braille readers, also certified by the Library of Congress, and collectively bring over 80 years of experience to the job.
Jokes and Tongue Twisters!
Telling jokes and "trying tricky tongue twisters" is a great way to spend time with friends and family. People say laughter is the best medicine because it has the power to change your mood for the better!
Grumpy Monkey Activities
Jim Panzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends try to help, but maybe he just needs a day to feel grumpy?