This program was created to teach children who will use braille as their principal reading medium. An Eclectic Program Patterns is an eclectic program. It is semantically based. Word recognition is taught through tactual memory, phonological skills, and syntactical skills. The teaching approach in Patterns varies.
Patterns takes advantage of the strengths of the braille code.
By making the most of these strengths and by emphasizing comprehension, Patterns provides children with a good start on the road to literacy. Teacher's Editions - Print teacher's editions are included with the program, while braille teacher's editions may be purchased separately. Braille teacher's editions are available for the Readiness through Second Reader Level. Braille teacher's editions for the Third Reader Level are not available at this time. Lesson Plans Provided Each level of Patterns provides a teacher's edition with lesson plans to help teachers get the most from this program.