The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart.--Helen Keller
Recently, we rented a copy of Disney's version of The Miracle Worker. It was not my first choice of a family movie, but we have all enjoyed it and some of the kids have watched it more than once!
It sparked interest in the life of Helen Keller for my just-turned six year old. She went to the library with her Daddy and came home with these books, some which she used to practice her reading and the others we read-aloud.
A Picture Book of Helen Keller
A Girl Named Helen Keller
Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark
We've got this one coming in the mail and will read it together next week:
Helen Keller: From Tragedy to Triumph (Childhood of Famous Americans)
We have begun to visit a few cool websites about Helen:
The Helen Keller Kids Museum
Birthplace of Helen Keller
And now we found a good website with lots more information on this amazing woman.
Our interest in Helen was a natural result of learning some sign language ourselves. Like so many others, we began watching and learning sign language with Alex and Leah and Rachel about a year ago. Even Baby Joseph has a few books of his own on sign language. All the kids love the songs and the fun and they are learning a lot of signs, too. I think Helen would be proud! :)
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