Today I celebrate tricks of the trade. While on a recent trip to NYC, I stumbled across a really neat tool to help with our multi-sensory instruction. I just love all the possibilities it brings!
if you drag that stylus across the holes, it pulls up one little magnetic ball at a time. Once you make your letter, number, shape, picture, etc. you will see it appear. Then, you can push the magnets down with your finger for extra multi-sensory reinforcement. I used it this week with a super cute kindergartener who is struggling to recall letter formations and letter names. My heart breaks for her because she works so hard. When we meet at
team meetings for her we brainstorm and always look for the next strategy. So, who knows...maybe this will help her!
I'd love to buy these different variations as well:
I guess sometimes it is the small things in life that we celebrate because they can make big a difference.
Oh, I'm so hopeful for you! I hope that it she can have success! How blessed this student is to have you advocating for her! These tools look great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, sometimes it's the small finds and small things that make a difference. I hope too that this device will help your young learner.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great, will pass it on to the primary teachers. I'm hopeful for your student & this help, Marcie!
ReplyDeleteCelebrating the small things in life are so rewarding. Joy is infectious. I am sure that you were full of joy when you traveled to NYC. I just love the feeling I get when I cross into Manhattan.
ReplyDeleteYes, Carol! You are so right..crossing into Manhattan is the best feeling. I wish I lived closer. For now, I live vicariously through the Today Show- hahaha :)
DeleteOh yes...those celebrations of small things that make a difference are the powerful ones. I've used sand, sandpaper, shaving cream and pens in every color on earth....and you are so right...if I find a gimmick that works, I want to celebrate! SOMETHING works for EVERYONE!
ReplyDeleteThis makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about small celebrations - sometimes they do make the best celebrations. Hopefully this will make a difference for you student too!
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