Building Literacy and Independence Through Talking Photo Albums.
Help me give my students talking photo albums that will allow my students to gain independence and build reading fluency.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Clayton's classroom raised $209
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
As a high school special education teacher serving students in grades 9-12 with moderate to severe disabilities, I am constantly inspired by my students’ resilience and desire to learn. My students, many of whom have Autism or Intellectual Disabilities, thrive with resources tailored to their needs. I am reaching out for your support to provide talking photo albums for our classroom. These tools will not only engage my students in reading but also help them develop skills that are crucial for greater independence.
For students with communication and learning challenges, traditional reading resources can be limiting.
Talking photo albums, however, create opportunities for each student to interact with text and audio at their own pace. By recording simple sentences or story passages alongside images, these albums allow students to listen to words as they read along. This multi sensory approach is ideal for supporting reading fluency and comprehension in a way that suits their learning style.
Talking photo albums empower students to practice reading without needing constant teacher assistance, fostering independence and boosting confidence. My students will be able to engage with these resources daily, revisiting familiar words, stories, or instructions in a format they find enjoyable and easy to use. This self-guided practice will not only enhance their literacy skills but also give them a sense of ownership over their learning.
Specialized resources like these are essential in a special education setting, yet they often come with high costs that aren’t covered by standard school funding. Your generous donation will directly impact my students’ lives, allowing them access to materials that honor their abilities and encourage growth. By supporting our project, you’re not only helping students learn to read but also showing them that their community believes in their potential.
Thank you for considering a donation to our classroom.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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