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Learning About Helen Keller – Who was Helen Keller? – Helen was a brave girl who couldn’t see or hear. – What does ‘famous’ mean? – Someone many people know for doing great things! – Helen’s achievements – She wrote books and inspired many people. – How Helen helped others – She worked to make life better for people with disabilities. | This slide introduces Kindergarten students to Helen Keller, a famous historical figure. Begin by explaining who Helen Keller was, highlighting her challenges with sight and hearing. Discuss the concept of fame and what it means to be famous, ensuring to keep the explanation simple and relatable. Talk about Helen Keller’s achievements, like writing books and giving speeches, to show how she overcame her challenges. Emphasize her work to help others, especially those with disabilities, to instill a sense of empathy and inspiration in the students. Encourage the children to ask questions and think of ways they can help others in their community.

Meet Helen Keller: A Remarkable Woman – Helen Keller was amazing – She did many things people remember – Born in 1880, a different time – That’s over 140 years ago! – She couldn’t see or hear – Imagine not being able to hear music or see a rainbow – Yet, she learned to talk and write! – She used her hands to learn words and share her thoughts | Helen Keller is an inspiring figure who overcame significant challenges to communicate with the world. Born in the late 19th century, she became blind and deaf at a young age but did not let these disabilities prevent her from learning and sharing her voice. Introduce Helen as someone who teaches us that with determination, we can overcome any obstacle. Use simple terms to explain her condition and her achievements. Encourage the children to think about how they learn and communicate and how Helen’s experience might have been different and challenging. This slide aims to inspire and to instill an appreciation for the abilities and opportunities the students have.

Helen Keller: Overcoming Challenges – Helen was blind and deaf – Her teacher was Anne Sullivan – Anne taught Helen using special signs – Helen learned to read and write – She used braille and sign language – Let’s spell with our fingers! – We can use sign language to spell too | This slide introduces students to Helen Keller’s challenges and her triumphs with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Emphasize Helen’s determination and Anne’s dedication. Explain that being blind means not being able to see, and being deaf means not being able to hear. Despite these challenges, Helen learned to communicate through braille and sign language. Engage the students by having them practice spelling their names with their fingers using sign language. This activity will help them appreciate the different ways people can learn and communicate. Prepare to demonstrate finger spelling and assist students in practicing their names.

Helen Keller’s Amazing Achievements – Helen Keller, an author – She wrote books to tell her life story – Advocate for the disabled – Worked to improve life for blind and deaf people – A symbol of determination – Her life teaches us to keep trying, no matter what | This slide aims to inspire the young students by highlighting Helen Keller’s remarkable achievements. Helen Keller was not only an author but also a tireless advocate for individuals with disabilities. She overcame her own challenges of being blind and deaf to make significant contributions to society. Her dedication to helping others and her unyielding determination serve as powerful examples that anything is possible with perseverance. Encourage the children to think about what it means to try hard and to discuss how they can overcome challenges in their own lives. Share simple stories from Helen’s life to illustrate her achievements in a way that resonates with their understanding.

Helen Keller’s Inspiring Legacy – Helen Keller’s bravery – She couldn’t see or hear but learned to communicate. – Being different is okay – Helen showed us it’s fine to be unique. – Overcoming tough challenges – What do you do when things are difficult? – We can all achieve greatness – Helen proved we can do amazing things. | Helen Keller’s story is one of resilience and triumph over adversity. She became blind and deaf at a young age but went on to become a famous author and speaker, showing the world that physical limitations do not define one’s capabilities. In this slide, we want to convey to the students that everyone faces challenges, but with courage and determination, they can be overcome. Encourage the children to think of times when they found something hard and what they did to succeed. This discussion can help instill a sense of perseverance and reinforce the idea that they, too, can achieve great things regardless of the obstacles they may face.

Class Activity: Be Like Helen – Experience a ‘sensory walk’ – Guess objects by touch – Use a blindfold to feel objects, just like Helen did – Learn in different ways – Understand Helen’s world – Helen learned through touch and sound | This activity is designed to give students a hands-on experience similar to how Helen Keller learned about the world. Set up different stations with a variety of textures for the sensory walk, such as sandpaper, cotton, or carpet, and guide the children to walk barefoot and use their hands to feel. For the object guessing game, provide a range of objects with different shapes and textures and have the children try to identify them while blindfolded. Emphasize that Helen Keller overcame her challenges by learning through her other senses. Encourage the children to reflect on how they use their senses to learn. Possible activities include: 1) Texture matching game, 2) Sound identification challenge, 3) Braille card exploration, 4) ‘What’s in the box?’ touch and guess game.