Be sure to check out the Movenote video link. They were encouraged to speak clearly and loudly and we even them them use the microphone! Be sure to ask your child what he/she learned about the person their group researched.
Mrs. Scruggs had the students close their eyes and try to draw a picture without looking. We had to use our other senses. They then discussed how Helen must have felt. Great connections! I posted to youtube read alouds of Helen Keller for you to enjoy!