Play, Learn, Braille: A Family’s Guide to Polly®
Dates
May 6, 2025, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Are you curious about Polly®, the fun and interactive braille learning device for young children? This webinar will introduce families to Polly’s features, including its games, music, and lessons that make braille learning engaging and exciting. You’ll learn how to support learning at home—whether you’re competing in a game together or singing along to a lesson. We’ll also explain how Polly tracks progress and connects with the Helios platform to help families stay involved in the learning journey.
Presenters
- Sarah Welch APH, Product Manager
Primary Core or ECC Area
Compensatory AccessLearning Objectives
- Describe the key features of the Polly® device and its role in teaching braille through games, music, and interactive lessons.
- Recognize how Polly® fits into a broader braille education plan, including the importance of working with a braille instructor for skill development like tracking.
- Demonstrate how to use Polly’s guest mode and how to navigate between user accounts using the Helios platform.
- Develop a home-based routine for using Polly® that incorporates independent practice and family engagement to support braille literacy.