Helen keller teacher resources

There are many reasons to include a Helen Keller lesson in your social studies plans this school year. Helen Keller is the perfect role model to discuss during Women’s History Month, with any unit about communication, on January 4th for World Braille Day– really, anytime you want to inspire your students!

Who was Helen Keller?

Helen Keller was an American author and educator who was blind and deaf. Born in 1880, she lost her sight and hearing due to an illness at the age of 19 months. With the support of her teacher Ann Sullivan, Helen Keller learned to read, write, and speak. She became the first deaf- blind person to graduate from college, and she wrote many books and articles about her life. Anne Sullivan continued to work with Helen for over 50 years.

What’s included in this lesson?

This Helen Keller lesson includes a variety of engaging activities to supplement your social studies plans:

1. Braille Activity

2. Helen Keller Craft

3. What is Who was helen kellers teacher!