I taught special education from 2014-2021 in grades K-8. In 2021, I opened a tutoring business where I specialize in instruction for children with Dyslexia.
This Campfire Decoding game includes both real and nonword with closed and VCe syllables in 2-syllable words. This game is a printable and is recommended to print on cardstock so that colors do not show through. This fun game challenges students beyond the word reading level. Depending on the card, students will either read the word, read the word and put it in a sentence, or read the word, clap the syllables, and use it in a question. This activity can be used as a fun and engaging review for s
UPDATED 3/24/2024 - now 37 passages! This is a growing bundle of decodable passages that can be used within an Orton-Gillingham or Structured Literacy lesson. Passages include a decodable text and discussion questions, as well as a variety of engaging activities. Current passages include: - 7 passages with cvc patterns - 2 passages with closed, silent-e syllables - 1 passage with closed, silent-e and vowel-r syllables - 3 passages with -tch and -ch - 2 passages with -dge - 7 passages with r-co
This Bundle includes multiple Winter Holiday Games and Blending Boards for convenience of easy downloading. This bundle includes 2 games, 4 boards, and 1 Decoding Activity: Free Decorate a Christmas Tree Spelling Board (Google Slides)Free Build a Gingerbread Man Spelling Board (Google Slides)Hot Chocolate Blending and Segmenting Boards (Google Slides)Snowman Tumble Blending Board (Google Slides)Penguin Hop Decoding Blends Digital Game (Google Slides)Winter -nk -ng Ring Toss Game with Editable S
Practice syllable division with VCCV patterns with this syllable chop game. This includes closed syllables words with the VCCV pattern, and a few with digraphs. Two options are included within the activity to play and read in different ways with your students.
The Snowman Tumble Decoding 3-Syllable Words activity is an interactive and engaging decoding activity that can be used during virtual literacy instruction. Students should move the snowman pieces to make him "tumble" and can then blend the syllables to decode the words. This includes 44 words to read, and 12 extra blank slides to allow for editing or additions based on student needs. INCLUDED IN WINTER HOLIDAY BUNDLE! Winter Holiday Bundle
Lucky You! is a card game focused on practicing final -y as an open syllable and as suffix -y! It can be used at multiple levels, and includes cards focused within closed and open syllables, vowel teams, and mixed syllable types. This can be incorporated into any multi-sensory reading program to reinforce the concept of ending -y saying long e and suffix -y. It has a St. Patrick's Day theme for March, but can be used at any time of the year! Thank you for your purchase!
These multi-sensory handwriting formation cards are a fantastic printable resource that can be used to create individual handwriting practice cards for students. All cards include letter/number shapes, arrows to follow, and verbal prompts to accompany each card. These cards can be used across grade levels to support handwriting instruction through a multi-sensory reading approach. After printing and laminating, use puffy paint to create a more tactile surface for finger tracing. This deck inclu
The Winter Owl -nk -ng Ring Toss Game is a fun Google Slide activity that can be used to practice reading -nk and -ng words. Students read the words, and are able to move their ring across the cones. This can help make virtual instruction more interesting, and can be a fun reinforcer activity for small-groups. The slides include editable text boxes to allow opportunities to edit the game based on words and patterns you are focusing on. A blank slide is also included to allow the students to pla
The Build a Snowman Printable is a perfect winter game to build into your multi sensory phonics instruction! Pre-made cards include compound words with closed syllables (2-syllable words). The set includes Bonus Editable Blank slides so you can add your own words and use the game to reinforce any syllable type you are teaching! The game is accessible through Google Slides so that you have the ability to add words into the editable slides. To play the game, students take turns reading cards. When
This Winter Printable Games Bundle currently includes 2 printable games: Build a Snowman Printable with Compound Words & Bonus Blank Editable CardsPrintable Campfire Decoding Game: 2-Syllable Words with Closed and VCe Syllables (with real and nonword cards)Reduced rate for the Bundle (20% off!) This product will be updated with new Winter printable games as they are added to my shop! Purchase now and receive free updates with new additions. Thank you for supporting my shop, please leave feedbac
Use the Decorate a Christmas Tree Spelling Board to enhance your dictation activities over virtual learning! Dictate words to your students, and for every word they spell correctly they can add to their Christmas tree. This product can be used within virtual lessons for multi-sensory spelling activities. INCLUDED IN WINTER HOLIDAY BUNDLE! Winter Holiday Bundle
The Hot Chocolate Blending and Segmenting Boards are perfect for virtual learning! In the blending slides, students can move the marshmallows to discover the hidden word and read it. Marshmallows can be moved one by one as students apply letter-sound correspondence to tap sounds and blend them together. In the segmenting slides, students can spell dictated words by moving the marshmallows with letters to write their word! This activity is perfect for use with multi-sensory reading and spelling a
Penguin Hop Decoding Blends Game includes 5 digital game boards with words with blends. Students can roll virtual dice, and move the penguin pieces to play. This game is great to incorporate into reading lessons or as a reinforcer. This can add a little bit of fun to your virtual learning! This product is available to link through your google drive for easy access and sharing with students. INCLUDED IN WINTER HOLIDAY BUNDLE! Winter Holiday Bundle
This is a Valentine's Day themed digital decoding game that can be easily incorporated into phonics lessons! Students can take turns accessing the google slides and moving their pieces, reading the words, and using them in sentences. This game has eight versions, and includes the following word types: 1. FLOSS rule 2. blends in single syllable words 3. closed syllable exceptions in single syllable words 4. 2 closed-syllables with and without schwa 5. vowel consonant-e (VCe) words in single syl
This free digital game can be used to practice final -y as an open syllable saying long e, and final -y as a suffix. Students can compare when the -y is adding to meaning. This is a quick and easy game to incorporate in your decoding lessons! It includes words with open and closed syllables with -y endings. If you enjoy this product, check out the Lucky You! Final -y card game, which includes words with open/closed syllables, vowel teams, and mixed syllable types.
This is a Valentine's Day themed digital decoding game that can be easily incorporated into phonics lessons! Students can take turns accessing the google slides and moving their pieces, reading the words, and using them in sentences. This is a free version and includes 1 of 8 game boards that are available in the paid version. This free version includes the FLOSS rule board. This product is available to link through your google drive for easy access and sharing with students. ---------- The paid
Use the Decorate a Christmas Tree Spelling Board to enhance your dictation activities over virtual learning! Dictate words to your students, and for every word they spell correctly they can add to their Christmas tree. This product can be used within virtual lessons for multi-sensory spelling activities.
The Snowman Tumble Blending Board is designed for use within virtual lessons using Google Slides. Using Present Mode, move through the slides to highlight syllables and tumble the snowman during your remote lessons. This can add an engaging twist into your instruction! Blank slides are included in order to allow for teachers to add their own words, or use for a variety of patterns! These slides were designed for 3-syllable words, but could also be used for words with 3 phonemes! INCLUDED IN WIN
Free Product! The Build a Gingerbread Man Spelling Board is an interactive spelling board with game-like features. Dictate words for spelling, and when they are spelled correctly, students can move the pieces of frosting onto the gingerbread man to decorate! This is perfect for virtual learning, engaging, and interactive! INCLUDED IN WINTER HOLIDAY BUNDLE! Winter Holiday Bundle
I taught special education from 2014-2021 in grades K-8. In 2021, I opened a tutoring business where I specialize in instruction for children with Dyslexia.
Teaching style
Direct, Explicit, Multisensory instruction in Reading & Writing, primarily using the Orton-Gillingham approach and Structured Literacy approach.
My own education history
Masters in Educational Psychology with Literacy Specialization
Level One Dyslexia Specialist Certificate from CREC
Associate Level from the Orton Gillingham Academy (A/OGA)
CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI)
Additional biographical information
I'm a K-12 special education teacher who specializes in multisensory literacy instruction & Orton-Gillingham. My goal is to create highly engaging products that help teachers provide multisensory instruction in both in-person and virtual settings. Thank you for visiting my shop!
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