Low Tech Kit

1. Low Tech Kit Margarita Gomez July 7, 2009 JHU Low Incidence BJ Gallagher

2. Large Calculator • Cost: $5.00 • Purchase Location: Five Below • Description/Uses: A calculator with large numbers can help a student with visual impairments or fine motor difficulties see/touch the numbers, and use a calculator to compute math problems.

3. Easy Grip Scissors • Cost: $12.95 • Purchase Location: http://www.wrightstuff.biz/eagrsc.html • Description/Uses: These scissors enable students who have fine motor difficulties, low tone, weak grip, or are left-handed to actively participate in cutting activities.

4. Velcro • Cost: $19.79 • Purchase Location: Staples • Description/Uses: Velcro can be used to increase communication for non-verbal or students with limited verbal skills with the use of picture communication symbols (choice menus, topic boards, communication boards, behavior charts, communication notebooks)

5. Repositionable Clear Contact Cover • Cost: 18" x 9 ft.-$2.59 18" x 9 ft.-$ • Purchase Location: http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=16955&keyword=con-tact • Description/Uses: Can be used to quickly laminate PCS, pictures, papers, index cards etc. to make them more durable for daily/repeated classroom use.

6. Crossover Pencil Grip • Cost: $1.79 • Purchase Location: http://www.thepencilgrip.com/dyn_prodlist.php?k=27440 • Description/Uses: Can be used to gently guide students’ fingers in the proper position for gripping (pencils, pens, crayons, markers etc.) during coloring/writing activities.

7. Magnetic Tape • Cost: $1.99 • Purchase Location: The Container Store • Description/Uses: Can be use to make pictures, paper, words, index cards, PCS, etc. magnetic.

8. WikkiStix • Cost: $5.95 • Purchase Location: http://www.budgetartkids.com/wikki-primary-colors.html • Description/Uses: Can be used to create removable/tactile borders or lines during writing activities.

9. Reading Guide • Cost: $1.50 • Purchase Location: http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=474 • Description/Uses: Can be used to help students track lines/individual words while they read. (Can be made at home by cutting a square/rectangle out of the middle of a color index card)

10. Pocket Magnifier • Cost: $2.95 • Purchase Location: http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=471 • Description/Uses: Can be used for students who have visual or focusing needs during any activity.

11. Large Liquid Glue Pen • Cost: $1.97 • Purchase Location: A.C. Moore • Description/Uses: Can be used to increase grip strength and fine motor skills. It enables students to participate in pasting activities.

12. Timer • Cost: $1.00 • Purchase Location: Dollar Tree • Description/Uses: Can be used to help students transition from one activity to another more smoothly.

13. Individual White Board • Cost: $1.00 • Purchase Location: Dollar Tree • Description/Uses: Can be used during reading /writing activities, communication, etc for students who have fine motor difficulties, low tone.

14. Sensory Balls • Cost: $1.00 each • Purchase Location: Dollar Tree • Description/Uses: Can be used to address the sensory needs of students. Can be used as a reward/structured break.

15. Magnetic Inkjet Paper • Cost: $10.00 for 4 Sheets • Purchase Location: http://www.onionmountaintech.com/item.php?id=515 • Description/Uses: Magnetic inkjet paper can be used to make large or small magnets quickly and easily. The magnets can be used on a magnetic dry erase board or metal tray for visual schedules, choice boards, word exploration, number/letter matching etc.

16. Triangle Pencil • Cost: $4.24 Dozen • Purchase Location: https://www.shop4officeproducts.com/itemdetails.aspx?&item=DIX22500 • Description/Uses: Can be used to facilitate correct grip for handwriting.