All about Helen Keller

Helen Keller was a brave and inspiring woman who showed us that we can overcome any challenge with determination and hard work. She was born in 1880 in Alabama, USA, and when she was just a baby, she became blind and deaf due to an illness. Despite these challenges, Helen did not give up. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Helen learned how to communicate using sign language and braille.

1. What challenges did Helen Keller face when she was a baby?
2. Who helped Helen Keller learn how to communicate?
3. What are some of the achievements of Helen Keller?
4. Why is Helen Keller considered an inspirational woman?
5. How can we apply Helen Keller's lessons in our own lives?

A Visit to Alabama

Hi, my name is Rosie and I am 8 years old. I recently went on a trip to Alabama, a place where Helen Keller, a famous lady, made a big impact. It was so exciting to learn about her life and the things she achieved despite her challenges.

1. I visited Ivy Green, Helen Keller's birthplace. It was amazing to see where she grew up and how she overcame her difficulties.
2. What challenges did Helen Keller face in her life?
3. How did Helen Keller communicate with others?
4. What impact did Helen Keller have on the world?
5. What can we learn from Helen Keller's story?

Helen Keller Fact Finder

Your Turn...

After learning all about Helen Keller, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

Slideshow - Helen Keller
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