Visuals are a vital component in my Structured Routines Classroom for students with autism. As an educator, I understand their significance in supporting communication, comprehension, organization, and engagement. To enhance their effectiveness, I have integrated a color printer into my classroom for creating and printing visuals. Infusing options for alternate learning styles is key in engagement for our self-contained classroom.
The color printer which we received in a previous Donor's Choose, runs out of ink quickly, so I am hoping for more ink to last us the rest of the school year.
This printer is particularly useful for creating visual schedules and task lists. Printing visual schedules helps students anticipate and understand the day's activities, reducing anxiety and facilitating smooth transitions. I can also print visual cues to illustrate expectations and step-by-step instructions for tasks, promoting independence.
Social support are another area where the color printer proves valuable. Printing social stories and emotion cards provides concrete representations of social situations, aiding understanding and appropriate responses.
Integrating the color printer into my classroom is a straightforward process. I gather or create visual resources and use online sources and software programs designed for visual support. After selecting or creating visuals, I print them in suitable sizes and formats, laminating them for durability.
By utilizing a color printer, I enhance communication, comprehension, organization, and engagement in my Structured Routines Classroom. These visuals promote independence, and social understanding, and contribute to a more inclusive learning environment for my students with autism.
Didax Unifix Cubes Math Manipulatives - 100 Pieces
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$17.06
3
$51.18
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200)
• Staples
$26.59
1
$26.59
Mexican Candy Mix Assortment, Dulces mexicanos, Includes Vero mango, Salsaghetti, Peloneta, Pelon pelo rico, bulk candies, pulparindo, candy box variety pack
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
Bubble Pop Building Blocks Game (balancing puzzle board game)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$24.00
1
$24.00
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501)
• Staples
$21.43
1
$21.43
Aizweb Ten-Frame Pop Board-Math Manipulative for Elementary,Math Fidget Sensory Toy,Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old (Upgraded Version for 20 Task Cards)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Amazon Basics Wood Wobble Exercise Balance Board
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Materials cost
$965.70
Vendor shipping charges
$72.86
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,083.05
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