# \#literacy **URL:** https://community.aphhive.org/tag/literacy/38.md [Latest](https://community.aphhive.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.aphhive.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.aphhive.org/tags.md) --- ## [Understanding Concept Development: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/understanding-concept-development-general-discussion/2045)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/understanding-concept-development-general-discussion/2045 "2026-07-16T22:22:21Z")
Enroll Now! Course Description: Ready to unlock the building blocks of early literacy? Concept development is the key to fostering emergent literacy and empowering learners with visual impairments. This course overviews… --- ## [Building Tactile Literacy Skills: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/building-tactile-literacy-skills-general-discussion/2105)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/building-tactile-literacy-skills-general-discussion/2105 "2025-02-07T17:01:20Z")
Enroll Now! Course Description: How do we teach touch as a fundamental skill for literacy and learning? This course answers that question by guiding educators through the essential components of tactile literacy. Throug… --- ## [Advancing with the Chameleon 20: Genral Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/advancing-with-the-chameleon-20-genral-discussion/194)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/advancing-with-the-chameleon-20-genral-discussion/194 "2025-03-18T12:02:53Z")
Enroll in the Hive course Course Description Become proficient with the advanced uses of the Chameleon 20 refreshable braille display. This course is for teachers, parents, and anyone working with a Chameleon 20 user. E… --- ## [Nurturing Early Literacy Experiences: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nurturing-early-literacy-experiences-general-discussion/1976)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nurturing-early-literacy-experiences-general-discussion/1976 "2024-10-30T17:37:02Z")
Enroll Now! Course Description: Imagine a world where every moment becomes an opportunity for a child to engage with literacy—through song, play, and daily routines. This course will help you harness those moments to nu… --- ## [Join the Hive Summer Cohort!](https://community.aphhive.org/t/join-the-hive-summer-cohort/1262)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/join-the-hive-summer-cohort/1262 "2024-06-26T16:37:36Z")
Do you need to earn certification renewal credit? Are you passionate about empowering students through literacy? APH is excited to invite you to our upcoming summer cohort, tailored specifically for educators who are de… --- ## [Turning the Monarch around for reading](https://community.aphhive.org/t/turning-the-monarch-around-for-reading/1056)
**Author:** [@miriam.dixon](https://community.aphhive.org/u/miriam.dixon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/turning-the-monarch-around-for-reading/1056 "2024-06-18T18:36:37Z")
I took the Monarch out of the case, opened the document, turned the Monarch around so the “braille writer keys” were facing away but of course the document was upside down. What am I missing? How do I turn the display … --- ## [Engaging Students Using I-M-ABLE: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/engaging-students-using-i-m-able-general-discussion/30)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 0
Enroll in the Hive course Course Description: Teaching reading using braille can be a challenging task, especially due to the diversity of students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. If you are working… --- ## [Playful Experiences for Pre-Braille Instruction: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/playful-experiences-for-pre-braille-instruction-general-discussion/47)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 0
Enroll in the Hive Course Course Description: Teaching pre-braille to children 4 years and older has never been more creative! Enroll in this course and discover how using the LEGO Braille Bricks helps foster fine motor… --- ## [Learning Media Assessments](https://community.aphhive.org/t/learning-media-assessments/1012)
**Author:** [@lweilbacher](https://community.aphhive.org/u/lweilbacher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/learning-media-assessments/1012 "2024-01-30T21:57:22Z")
Join the discussion on LMAs --- ## [Power Up Braille Literacy with Polly Webinar Chat](https://community.aphhive.org/t/power-up-braille-literacy-with-polly-webinar-chat/289)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/power-up-braille-literacy-with-polly-webinar-chat/289 "2023-09-08T01:14:33Z")
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming webinar: Power Up Braille Literacy with Polly on September 7th at 3:00pm Eastern. You can use this Discussion Board as a place to ask questions, make connections, and begin o… --- ## [Strategies for Literacy Achievement Webinar Chat](https://community.aphhive.org/t/strategies-for-literacy-achievement-webinar-chat/254)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/strategies-for-literacy-achievement-webinar-chat/254 "2023-08-22T22:56:41Z")
What ideas do you have for teaching braille within an itinerant service of delivery? How do you collaborate with general education teachers? How do you tailor instruction to meet student unique needs? How do you partne… --- ## [Getting Started with the Chameleon 20: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/getting-started-with-the-chameleon-20-general-discussion/188)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 0
Enroll in the Hive Course Course Description Become proficient with the basics of the Chameleon 20 refreshable braille display. This course is for teachers, parents, and anyone working with a Chameleon 20 user. Enroll … --- ## [Getting Started with the Mantis Q40: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/getting-started-with-the-mantis-q40-general-discussion/102)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/getting-started-with-the-mantis-q40-general-discussion/102 "2023-06-12T20:38:12Z")
Enroll in the Hive Course Course Description: Become proficient on the Mantis Q40 with this course for teachers, parents, and anyone working with a Mantis Q40 user. Enroll to become familiar with the device and learn it…