As I begin my second year as an EC Resource Teacher, I am reflecting on what will best support my students as they develop basic math and reading skills. This year, my focus is to make learning how to read more exciting and accessible to students with learning disabilities.
My DonorsChoose showcases the different hands-on tools that can aid students to develop phonemic awareness and basic decoding skills.
Reading is intimidating for students, so these tools can help them find joy in learning how to decode words and identify sight words. Additionally, learning the rules of reading can become boring, so utilizing sensory tools, hands-on activities, and sight word games will create a love for reading. These tools can be paired with books on a student's level and the curriculums provided by my school district.
As a second-year EC teacher, my goal continues to be to create a classroom where students are constantly learning and discovering new strategies but also to fill the gaps of understanding for students who constantly feel behind in the general classroom. I must create an environment that motivates students, and allows them to feel comfortable in the "struggle." These tools will not only provide students with new ways to learn decoding skills but also transfer the strategies to reading a student or grade level book.
Some of the other items on my list are teacher tools that will allow me to support my student's success through organization or creating a bright, welcoming classroom environment. Also, the rug on my list will allow a flexible seating arrangement for students who prefer to work away from the traditional desk. The students on the rug will be able to use portable desk stands!
I thank you in advance for making learning more accessible for our students with disabilities!
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