Ever wonder why students like things with bright colors? A research study focusing on children with ADHD and learning disabilities found that using colored paper for writing improved the students handwriting. The colored paper provides extra stimulation for the students that allows them to focus on their work. (Footnote 3).
This can easily be applied as a tool for differentiation. I simply took my writing paper template from my computer and printed it on colored paper from staples. It is a simple way to provide extra focus for students. With the improvement of handwriting the clarity of writing might improve in other ways for your students. If you are worried about the cost they sell lots of colored paper at dollar stores. Simply ask your school to make copies on your own paper. There are a lot of affordable ways to apply this in your classroom!
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