Gretchen hanser is an educator and an occupational therapist. Gretchen hanser qwerty alphaboard alphabetic alphaboard. As you can see, there are many factors that go into determining the best colored pencils to use in your coloring books. He is writing with a purpose about a recent visit to the zoo. Sample emergent literacy iep goals alternative pencils. A range of alternative pencils will be described and demonstrated. About me books typically written for a student, to support. At this site, my friends and i will be sharing quick posts, minitips, and think outlouds. A student can type using a mouse or mouse alternative, such as a joystick or trackball. Write from the start with an alternativre pencil, gretchen hanser ph. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Colored pencils provide the most control to the artist. Alternative pencils writing for all students aztap. This resource on writing with alternative pencils cd, was provided as a reference for the yes, they can. Students with significant disabilities, including deafblindness as communicators, readers, and writers watch videconference session on tuesday, may 20, 2008 facilitated by gretchen hanser and karen casey. An incredible literacy and augmentative and alternative communication aac conference taught by two of the best communication people in the business, dr. An essential guide to materials, concepts, and techniques for learning to draw in color dinhofer, lisa on. Caroline ramsey musselwhite tactual book kit directions emergent literacy goals. Getting started with early writing gretchen hanser 2014. It takes you right through from the techniques to applying them in various projects. Submit your colored pencil website, blog or workshop. The second step was ordering information about alternative pencils. Pick the alternative pencil that is as easy as possible for the student to use. Gretchen hanser is very clear, and even includes links to state standards.
Alternative pencils and writing for students with the most significant needs by gretchen hanser and dr. Please visit frequently, as this site will change rapidly. Finding the perfect combination of blending ability, color output, ease of use, and price point will vary from person to person. The student uses an intellikeys adapted keyboard, modified with tactile alphabet stickers. The picture below is of the onscreen keyboard in clicker 6. Alternative pencils were created for students who are unable to hold a traditional pencil or physically manipulate a standard keyboard. There is no better way to learn about colored pencil techniques than to practice, practice, practice. During independent book interactions, the student will explore both braille and tactuals on 2 out of 5 days.
Literacy for emergent the four blocks of literacy readers. Buy products related to best pens for coloring books and see what customers say about best pens for coloring books on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Start to finish literacy starter sets raps books by dr. Additionally, a 301 moved permanently error was encountered while trying to use an errordocument to handle the request. Home getting started access to communication access to books access to writing.
Some of our recommended brands for beginners and professional artists include prismacolor, staedtler. Books description, price, order info on colored pencil art books authored by master artistteacher bet borgeson and others. For students with physical, cognitive or linguistic challenges, an alternative pencil can offer a way to write andor explore the alphabet while focusing the majority of their cognitive energy on text production. Caroline musselwhite and gretchen hanser for flip systems developed for writing. Online collection of over 45,000 accessible books, textbooks, and periodicals. Onscreen or virtual keyboards can also be a good alternative pencil option. Registration for the nebraska deafblind summer institute. Students can start exploring and experimenting with alternate pencils. Developed by hanser 2009 at the centre for literacy and disability studies clds, an alternative pencil is defined as anything that provides a student with access to all 26 letters of the alphabet. Alternativecomputer access and the writing process professional development session region 4 esc 11520 blaise slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Colored pencils come in different grades, each one catering to a different level of coloring ability and purpose. Caroline ramsey musselwhite 4 alphabet flipchart developed by dr. Jul 30, 2016 students using alternate pencils keyboards, speech generating devices, eye gaze charts to scribble to learn literacy skills. After listening to caroline musselwhite, gretchen hanser, karen erickson, and susan norwell i couldnt wait to get back to school and start putting real literacy instruction in place.
Criteria for selecting the appropriate alternative pencil to meet the needs of different students will be discussed. Best colored pencils for adult coloring books pencils place. Alternative pencils were created for students unable to hold a traditional pencil or physically manipulate a standard keyboard. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gretchen hanser has developed stepbystep directions for tactualizing books, including. Caroline and gretchen talked about how regular children are given the opportunity to scribble for at least 3 years before we expect them to start forming and using letters in their formal literacy instruction.
See more ideas about literacy, speech and language and teaching. This video clip shows a student at the beginning of his exploration with an alternative pencil. Using the alphabet is the one way students can express anything they want. Writing with alternative pencils center for literacy and. Illustrated advice from masters of creativity a new collection for creatives. Here are just a few examples of pencils from the writing with alternative pencils cd. The workshop will include lesson demonstrations, song boards, videos, hands on activities, aac, at, make ittake it, apps, and ways to integrate activities into morning meeting. Writing with alternative pencils alternative pencils give students access to the alphabet and can help students with significant andor intellectual disabilities engage in emergent literacy activities.
Alternative pencils in order to develop literacy skills, all students must have a way to write using the full alphabetno matter what level of understanding they have about print. Developed by kevin arnold, sped teacher, district 75, nyc. An infant is holding a book, trying to out it in her mouth. This video clip shows a students active progression in emergent writing skills using an alternate pencil. This fastpaced session will share a range of switch activities such as switch accessible dramatic play, art, games, toys, cooking, books, software, alternative pencils, practical jokes and even iep goals. Access to writing literacy instruction for students with significant. Weve found the best colored pencils, and even the best colored pencils for coloring books. Learn a new artistic technique with colored pencils. The first step was reading up about the four block model for students with disabilities. It should come as no surprise that the most commonly used tool for coloring books is the almighty colored pencil. Access to writing literacy instruction for students with. Available in paperback and instant digital download. The ace centre have designed books to help families, and professionals alike, get started with. The same exact pencil can color in tiny details when sharpened to a point, or color much bigger spaces quickly when the broad side of the graphite is.
Alternative pencils pick a pencil that has the most potential for students to easily use students do not need to know their letters in order to get an alternative pencil students learn about pencils and letters by writing early writing is a perfect way to work on motor. Writing literacy goals for students with significant disabilities can be challenging. Alternative computer access and the writing process notes. Helpful strategy for students who cannot easily reach out to make a choice partner scans through choices for student simply statelist choices. This resource includes multiple alternative pencils to make including alphabet flipbooks, eye gaze alphabets, braille alphabets, and onscreen alphabets. Borgeson studio colored pencil and other recommended art. Getting started with very early writing using a range of alternative pencils that dont require hand use will be. With ann kullbergs books in your library, your only a page turn away from getting better results. Developed by hanser 2009 at the centre for literacy and disability studies. Handout for a presentation at isaac in toronto, august 8, 2016. Featuring creative advice from van gogh, hemingway, da vinci, frida kahlo and many more. Magnetic letters use a cookie sheet with magnetic letters of the alphabet as an alternate pencil, if the student can point with their finger to choose letters.
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