LoTTIE kit, what is it??

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LoTTIE, what does it mean??

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Every school in LPS has LoTTIE kits as a resource for the teachers and students, but what does LoTTIE mean??

The Reading Helper is a flexible reading guide with a built-in colored filter. They come in many different colors. The filters are see through, and simply tint the color of the paper/text. The Reading Helper can be used as a reading tracker, or at a filter for students that require/prefer specific colors.

Reading Helper

What’s in the kit??

The Page-Up is used to hold paper vertically. It can hold up to 20 pieces of paper at a time. It comes in two sizes, regular and mini. Its also small enough for a student to easily carry between locations.

Page-Up

Examples for use:• Use to prop up a rough draft while the student is typing the final copy•Use to hold reading material vertically

What’s in the kit??

What’s in the kit??

This grip places the fingers in a natural ergonomic position. It lowers the need for increased pencil pressure and can therefore alleviate hand fatigue. The grip is structured so that once the fingers are properly placed, they cannot revert back to an immature grasp.

Grotto Grip

The Master Ruler provides access to all units of measurement (inch, ½ inch, ¼ inch, 1/8 inch, etc…), but allows you to isolate the measurements. Each unit of measurement is printed on a separate clear overlay so that they can be viewed together or in isolation. This tool allows you to decrease distracters by isolating them, but also allow for comparison of units.

Master Ruler

What’s in the kit??

Voice-Over The Voice-Over is a

simple voice recording device. It will record one message, up to 10 seconds.

Examples of use: •Record daily homework•Provide scheduling instructions such as, “Before you go home, remember to get your notebook, put it in your backpack, get your lunchbox, and your boots.”

What’s in the kit??

This visual timer lets you see how much time is left. The bright red disk disappears as time elapses. Great for students who do not know how to tell time. An optional auditory signal can be used to signal the end of a session. Use the Time Timer to signal transitions, break down tasks into smaller chunks, or to indicate the end of a work time.

Time TimerWhat’s in the kit??

•Use for editing: students write on the white lines and the “editor” writes on the yellow.•Use the yellow lines to add information/revise•The lines are numbered which makes it easy to reference a comment back to a specific line of text.

E-Z Edit PaperWhat’s in the kit??

So how do I get this stuff??

Talk to these people within your school:

LCP:  Claudia Lawson, Margaret SeymorianBridge:  Lauren Stebbins, Zelda Rubenstein, John HarneyBowman:  Lauren Kelly, Kathy Abou-RjailyEstabrook:  Kay SlusserFiske:  Chris Wai, Robin KutnerHarrington:  Gail Goldman, Maureen Smith-WojickHastings:  Bonnie McCall, Susan Campbell, Jessica Jannace, Susan Grubbs, John HarneyClarke:  Erin Maus, Hallie Wells, Felice ZindermanDiamond:  Hallie Wells, Felice Zinderman, Lisa FloriLHS:  Paul Tiernan, Mike Doherty