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 * Expanding Expression Tool **


 * What is it?**

The Expanding Expressions Tool uses a multi-sensory approach to improve oral and written ability.

Using coloured beads the program helps students organise their thoughts and take a more systematic approach to oral and written literacy tasks. Each colour represents a step in the thought process of approaching a task. While not every step is needed for every task, it will assist students in taking a stepped approach to literacy. The tool can be used in a variety of tasks aimed at the following areas:
 * How does it work?**
 * Oral expression
 * Written expression
 * Vocabulary comprehension
 * Defining and describing
 * Making associations
 * Stating functions of objects
 * Categorization
 * Similarities and differences


 * Who is it suitable for?**

The Expanding Expression Tool was created for students who have difficulty with oral and written literacy tasks. The system is adaptable for both Primary and Secondary students.


 * Students with additional needs.**

The Expanding Expression Tool is fantastic at helping students with additional needs organise their thoughts. As a multi-sensory program, the tool can be used with students of all ability levels. It can be used during group activities (similar to the thinking hats program) or in one on one situations. By breaking down literacy tasks the Expanding Expression Tool will motivate students and help them achieve.


 * The kit.**

The kit comes with a set of beads, activities, worksheets, and stickers as well as supportive information for teacher about how to successfully implement the program in their classroom.

More information can be found on the Expanding Expression [|website]. The kit and all supplementary programs can be purchased online.