Nashoba Regional High School students enrolled in Fashion Foundations made an impact outside of their classroom with a recent project that saw students create approximately 30 handmade fidget boards that were donated to River Terrace in Lancaster, a rehabilitation and health care facility.
Designed for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the fidget boards feature a variety of hands-on activities and materials that encourage interaction, keep hands occupied, and provide opportunities to practice fine and gross motor skills. Each board incorporates different textures, fasteners, and interactive elements, giving students the opportunity to apply their sewing and construction skills in a creative and purposeful way.
Introduced this school year, Fashion Foundations focuses on the creative, technical, and cultural sides of the fashion industry. Through hands-on sewing projects, design exploration, trend analysis, and fashion history, students develop foundational skills while learning how clothing and personal style connect to individual identity and culture. This project offered a meaningful extension of that learning, challenging students to think beyond traditional fashion projects and consider how their developing skills could be used to meet a need in their community.