1. SUPPORTS FOR READING, WRITING, AND STUDY/ORGANIZATION Low Tech AT Toolkit

2. Learner Outcomes By the end of this presentation, participants will: 1. Demonstrate how to use at least one low tech support for Reading 2. Demonstrate how to use at least one low tech support for Writing 3. Demonstrate how to use at least one low tech support for Studying/Organization

3. Reading Tools 1 Reading Helper (set) 1 Heads Up Frame – Large (set) 1 Small Magnifier 1 Small Pointer Finger 1 Talking Dictionary

4. Writing Tools 1 pink eraser 2 dust free erasers 1 Solo pencil grip 1 The Pencil grip 1 Start Right Pencil grip 1 Writing Claw 1 Grotto Grip 1 Crossover Grip 1 Small Writing guide

5. Studying/Organization Tools 1 Roll of highlighter tape (1/2”) 1 pack of large highlighters 1 highlighter/pen combo 1 highlighter/flag/pen combo

6. Reading Helper Description set of 9 filters 5/16” x 7” viewing window Useful for tracking one line of print at a time How to Use Student tries all colors to identify top 2 or 3 colors Timed reading test determines ideal color

7. Heads Up Frame Description Set of 6 colors 4” x 8.5” size 2” x 7” viewing window Color contrast helps maintain attention Marks current place in materials Blocks extraneous information for overwhelmed student How to Use Student tries all colors to identify top 2 or 3 colors Timed reading test determines ideal color

8. Small Magnifier Description 3 ¼” x 2” Provides 2x magnification How to Use Must hold approx 2” away from paper

9. Small Pointer Finger Description 10 ¾” long How to Use Point at objects that require visual attention Could be used for pointing at objects on the SmartBoard

10. Erasers (Pink & Dust free) Description Easy to hold/control 2 ¼” x ½” *less likely to erase through the paper How to Use Place eraser in hand and move side to side over pencil markings

11. Solo Pencil Grip Description Pencil grip that encourages correct tripod grasp How to Use Place pencil through hole with tip of pencil farthest from letters Place thumb of writing hand on correct letter (L for left; R for Right) Place index finger on remaining letter Grip rests on side of middle finger

12. The Pencil Grip Description Pencil grip that encourages correct tripod grasp How to Use Place pencil through hole with fatter end toward eraser Place thumb of writing hand on correct letter (L for left; R for Right) Place index finger on remaining letter Grip rests on side of middle finger

13. Start Right Pencil Grip Description Pencil grip that encourages correct tripod grasp, not allowing thumb overlap How to Use Place pencil through hole with tip of pencil going in same direction as top point of star Hold pencil grip such that the star is visible during writing

14. Writing Claw Description 40K dictionary easy to understand definitions @ 3 rd – 5 th grade readability level Speaks word and definition to students How to Use Student types word into dictionary and gets definition

15. Grotto Grip Description 40K dictionary easy to understand definitions @ 3 rd – 5 th grade readability level Speaks word and definition to students How to Use Student types word into dictionary and gets definition

16. Crossover Grip Description 40K dictionary easy to understand definitions @ 3 rd – 5 th grade readability level Speaks word and definition to students How to Use Student types word into dictionary and gets definition

17. Small Writing Guide Description 40K dictionary easy to understand definitions @ 3 rd – 5 th grade readability level Speaks word and definition to students How to Use Student types word into dictionary and gets definition

18. Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector Description 40K dictionary easy to understand definitions @ 3 rd – 5 th grade readability level Speaks word and definition to students How to Use Student types word into dictionary and gets definition