Please help me give my students with autism slanted boards. They will offer multifaceted benefits in the classroom while providing invaluable tools for enhancing students' writing skills and essential support during handwriting tasks.
$335 goal
This project expired on May 5, 2024.
This project expired on May 5, 2024.
My Project
Implementing slanted visual boards can significantly enhance my students' learning experience, focusing on improving writing skills and providing crucial support for those with special needs. The inclined surface of these boards promotes a natural writing posture, alleviating physical strain and fatigue. This ergonomic advantage is pivotal in advancing students' writing abilities and fostering improved letter formation, spacing, and overall legibility. The real-time feedback offered by the slanted boards empowers students to assess and refine their work autonomously, instilling a sense of ownership in their learning journey.
The project holds particular significance for students with special needs due to the customizable nature of the diagonal visual boards.
The sloping surface caters to nuanced motor challenges, offering an accessible platform for tracing, writing, coloring, and drawing tasks. Additionally, the visual component of the boards aids students with visual impairments or attention difficulties while enhancing the clarity and engagement of the learning experience.
The overarching goal of this initiative is to establish an environment that accommodates the diverse needs of all students, fostering inclusivity, sustained engagement, and personalized support.
By recognizing and addressing the unique differences among students, the use of diagonal visual boards in this project aims to create a learning environment that tailors its support to individual strengths and challenges.
More than three‑quarters of 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
6 students impacted
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