【５年生】Building an Inclusive School: 5th Grade Accessibility Project

Our 5th-grade students have been working on a project to explore accessibility and inclusivity in our school.
The goal was to help students understand different needs, identify 困り感 (challenges), and come up with creative solutions
to make the school more welcoming for everyone.

Students started by discussing different types of accessibility—physical, communication, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and digital.
They explored the school, looked for accessibility features already in place, and thought about ways to improve them.

In groups, students set personal goals, shared ideas, and used digital tools like Reality Composer, TinkerCAD, and Canva to bring their solutions to life. This project combined ICT, Moral Studies and STEAM learning, helping students develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.

Some students created AR-based eyewear and audio devices in Reality Composer to help visually and hearing impaired students.
Others used TinkerCAD to design sensory-friendly classroom layouts, stress-relief boxes, and one student made a communication board in Canva to help non-verbal students express their needs. Another group designed a calming space for social and emotional accessibility using TinkerCAD and even created their own ambience music in GarageBand to enhance relaxation.

This project helped students build awareness, responsibility, and innovation, showing them that even small changes can make a big difference in creating a more accessible and inclusive school!