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I created this resource to help my struggling student with working memory issues. This student had a hard time holding on to sounds long enough to blend. I tried a variety of resources and this seemed to be the only one that stuck with her. The repeated reads were a HUGE game changer and by the end of the year she was a master CVC blender. The resource is created using Open Dyslexic font (font is not my own) and utilizes real life pictures (images are not my own, Google Images) to support compr

Phonogram cards are used to lock in sound symbol awareness. These cards are specifically designed to follow the appropriate sequence and include real life pictures. (Pictures are not my own, Google Images) The following Key words are included: short a: apple long a: ace, ape b: bat, ball c: cat d: dog short e: edge long e: tree f: fun g: game h: hat short i: itch, igloo long i: ice j: jump k: kite l: lamp m: man n: nut short o: octopus long o: home p: pan q: queen qu: queen r: rat s: snake t: t

S.O.S. (Simultaneous Oral Spelling) is a multi-sensory spelling strategy. This is an effective visual sequence for students who have trouble with working memory. Personally, with my 2nd grade special education students I use the first option. (without words) I laminate these and give each student a toy marker, as they complete each task they move the toy.

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This is a great resource for student teachers who are coming into a classroom halfway through the year! Ask your co-operating teacher to leave the mystery letter & your clue #1 the Monday before you begin your student teaching. Then each following day leave the additional clues. (Make sure to make the clues pertain to you, mine may not work for you!) This is a great quick activity for morning work and an easy way to get excited about a new student teacher and help ease the transition! Make sur