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  • West Plains Elementary School
  • West Plains, MO
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Beginning reading is the solid foundation on which almost all subsequent learning takes place. These materials will help my diverse learners build letter recognition, sounds, and knowledge skills through hands on activities. Upon entering first grade, most students already have a solid foundation of letter/sound knowledge and strong prerequisite reading skills, however, my students are often just learning these skills. Learning to read isn't just reciting the ABC's - it's matching, identifying, tracing, words, pictures and the list goes on! In the article, "Teaching Alphabetics to Kids Who Struggle," Mary Fitzsimmons stated, "Children with learning disabilities may require a lot of additional time and direct instruction using multiple methods to acquire letter recognition." My students require constant repetition and practice of skills that are engaging, hands on activities. With these games, such as the alphabet lock and key set, my learners will be able to identify letters, match letters, say letter sounds, and use pictures to identify words (as well as using fine motor skills)! These materials will allow my students to enjoy learning early literacy skills and allow me to provide different options of learning the same skills. Did I say my students need a lot of repetition? Please help me by providing my diverse learners the opportunity to use hands on activities that will allow them to build a solid foundation in reading!

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Beginning reading is the solid foundation on which almost all subsequent learning takes place. These materials will help my diverse learners build letter recognition, sounds, and knowledge skills through hands on activities. Upon entering first grade, most students already have a solid foundation of letter/sound knowledge and strong prerequisite reading skills, however, my students are often just learning these skills. Learning to read isn't just reciting the ABC's - it's matching, identifying, tracing, words, pictures and the list goes on! In the article, "Teaching Alphabetics to Kids Who Struggle," Mary Fitzsimmons stated, "Children with learning disabilities may require a lot of additional time and direct instruction using multiple methods to acquire letter recognition." My students require constant repetition and practice of skills that are engaging, hands on activities. With these games, such as the alphabet lock and key set, my learners will be able to identify letters, match letters, say letter sounds, and use pictures to identify words (as well as using fine motor skills)! These materials will allow my students to enjoy learning early literacy skills and allow me to provide different options of learning the same skills. Did I say my students need a lot of repetition? Please help me by providing my diverse learners the opportunity to use hands on activities that will allow them to build a solid foundation in reading!

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