Specially Designed Teaching Toolbox
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Brookhaven, Georgia, United States
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Although currently serving Pace Academy as the Lower School Director of the Academic Resource Center, I spent 20 years serving NYC public school students in grades Pre-K-7 as a Special Education Teacher of Support Services (SETSS), Integrated Co-Teacher, Self Contained Teacher, Academic Intervention Teacher, IEP Compliance Teacher, and Special Education Liaison.
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SLP: Story Grammar Marker Graphic Organizer
This resource is specially designed to support development of skills needed to retell stories. Commonly used by speech and language pathologists, this “Story Grammar Marker,” graphic organizer provides students with a systematic method to express their thoughts aloud or in writing. Provide explicit instruction on answering “wh” questionsProvide explicit instruction on writing a complete sentence. Connect “who” and “what” to the basic structure of a sentence. (noun/verb; subject/predicate)This r
PreK - 2nd
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+2
Orton Gillingham_C or K rule: Anchor chart and Activity pack
Note to Teachers, This resource is specially designed to support development of phonological awareness skills. The anchor chart is a clear and concise visual reference for students as you teach, practice and review the spelling rule for c or k. This resource includes: 1 full color anchor chart for the spelling rule for c or k. (Cat/Kite rule)1 full color guided practice to determine if a word begins with c or k.1 independent practice page to determine if a word begins with c or k. (Answer Key
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+16
OT Handwriting Practice_Paper Choice Bundle
This resource is specially designed to support development of handwriting skills. While some students are able to learn how to properly form and space letters using lined paper, other students may require additional visual cues during instruction and practice. After consulting with an Occupational Therapist for one of my students, I created this resource to provide them with paper choice options in the classroom. Provide explicit instruction and modeling on letter formation and spacing using pri
PreK - 2nd
Alphabet, Handwriting, Writing
Orton Gillingham_Glued sounds -am/-an: Anchor chart and practice
Note to Teachers, This resource is specially designed to support development of phonological awareness skills. Anchor charts are clear and concise visual references for students as you teach, practice and review spelling skills. This resource includes: 1 full color anchor chart for the glued sounds of -am and -an. 1 full color guided practice to segment and blend cvc words with -am and -an.1 independent practice page to segment and spell cvc words with -am and -an.Please visit my store, Speci
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+16
Sunday School_A grateful heart BINGO
Specially Designed to engage people of all ages in the Word of God. Enjoy a classic game of BINGO while studying scriptures that celebrate the goodness of God. This resource can be used with up to 15 children in a Sunday School class, adults in a nursing home, or family and friends at a Bible study. Enjoy sharing all the things that you are grateful for. Contains 15 unique BINGO playing cards25 calling cards
Not Specific
Religion
Orton Gillingham_Anchor Chart Digraphs (Activity pack)
Note to Teachers, As more schools begin to embrace the Science of Reading, this resource will aid you in the explicit instruction and reinforcement of foundational literacy, phonics and spelling skills. Use in conjunction with your school's reading curriculum. Provide explicit instruction and modeling on the meaning of a digraph.This resource includes: 1 full color anchor chart1 student practice page to read and spell words with digraphs in isolation (sh, ch and wh) 1 student practice page to re
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+16
Orton Gillingham_Anchor Chart Digraph -ck
Note to Teachers, As more schools begin to embrace the Science of Reading, this resource will aid you in the explicit instruction and reinforcement of foundational literacy, phonics and spelling skills. Use in conjunction with your school's reading curriculum. Provide explicit instruction and modeling on the meaning of a digraph.This resource includes: 1 full color anchor chart1 student practice page to read and spell words with digraph -ck in isolation1 student practice page to read and write p
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+16
Orton Gillingham_Anchor Chart Tri-blends/Digraph blends
Note to Teachers, As more schools begin to embrace the Science of Reading, this resource will aid you in the explicit instruction and reinforcement of foundational literacy, phonics and spelling skills. Use in conjunction with your school's reading curriculum. Because the sounds in a blend are quick when pronounced, many students may have difficulty segmenting blends in spoken words. Provide explicit instruction, modeling and multi-sensory practice segmenting the sounds in words with beginning b
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2b
, RF.1.2c
+7
Orton Gillingham Spelling Rules ends with -ck, -ke, or -k Poster & Practice
Specially Designed visual aid and student practice pages used to teach the spelling rules for the /k/ sound at the end of the word. This resource is perfect for supporting instruction by Orton Gillingham trained professionals for individual student practice, small group or whole group instruction.
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+2
Also included in: Orton Gillingham/ Science of Reading Spelling rules /k/ sound
Orton Gillingham (Segment and Blend) Word Cards: Tri-Blends
This product is specially designed to be aligned with Orton Gillingham instructional strategies. These word cards will provide students with visual, auditory and kinesthetic practice of segmenting and blending the sounds in words with beginning tri-blends. This set includes 24 decodable word cards with a beginning consonant tri-blends. Please visit my store, Specially Designed Teacher Toolbox, to view my other word cards and phonological skill resources for tri-blends digraph blends.
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.2
+11
Orton Gillingham Decodable Fluency Reader (tri-blends/digraph blends)
Specially Designed Decodable text for students to build fluency and confidence in their reading skills. This text is can be used after students have learned to read and spell words with tri-blends and digraph blends This resource includes: 1 Decodable fluency passage 1 Word Wall and Sentence writing page 1 Word hunt activity page
2nd
Close Reading, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.1a
, RF.1.2b
+17
Orton Gillingham Practice Decodable Reader ( begins or ends with /k/ sound)
Specially Designed Decodable text for students to build fluency and confidence in their reading skills. This text is can be used after students have learned to read and spell words beginning and ending with the /k/ sound. A word hunt allows for students to find words with the k sound and articulate their understanding of the spelling rules. For added practice with reading comprehension, a follow-up page with questions is included.
1st
Close Reading, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.1a
, RF.1.2b
+9
Also included in: Orton Gillingham/ Science of Reading Spelling rules /k/ sound
Orton Gillingham Morpheme Drill Deck
This resource is specially designed to support development of morphological skills. Once students have progressed through the phonics skills in your sequence, further develop reading and spelling skills by explicitly teaching morphemes--the smallest units of words which carry meaning. (prefixes, suffixes, roots). This deck includes 108 morphemes to teach and practice with your students.
2nd - 5th
Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3d
, RF.2.3e
+13
Orton Gillingham Spelling Rules C or K Poster & Practice
Specially Designed visual aid and student practice pages used to teach the spelling rules for the /k/ sound at the beginning of the word. This resource is perfect for supporting instruction by Orton Gillingham trained professionals for individual student practice, small group or whole group instruction.
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+2
Also included in: Orton Gillingham/ Science of Reading Spelling rules /k/ sound
Orton Gillingham (Progress Monitoring) Tri-blends/Digraph Blends
This resource is specially designed to monitor student progress. “Look at what I can do” activities are a celebration of student learning. After receiving direct instruction, modeling and practice, students should have an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding the phonological skills as it applies to reading and spelling. Provide direct instruction on reading and spelling words with digraph blends (shr, thr, squ)Provide direct instruction on reading and spelling words with tri-blends (s
1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.1
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.2b
+4
R.A.C.E.S Checklist
Do you teach the R.A.C.E. strategy to help students formulate written responses to reading? These R.A.C.E. student checklists are specially designed to foster self-monitoring skills for students who need frequent reminders and repetition of skills to develop automaticity. Print and cut these mini checklists to remind students to ensure they have fully answered a question. Checklists may be affixed to a desk, student notebook or handed out to students when you want them to review an answer before
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
Fluency Read Sheet Trigraph -dge & Digraph -ge
This resource is specially designed to track student fluency and accuracy in decoding isolated words with trigraph -dge or digraph -ge. Please see my other resources providing explicit instruction and practice with the spelling rules for trigraph -dge and digraph -ge. Anchor chart and practiceFluency Passage "The Fridge Lodge"
1st - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
Center Activity (Suffix-ed) Connect-ed game
This resource is specially designed to support development of phonological and morphology skills. While using strategies similar to tic-tac-toe, students will practice using the suffix -ed to change the tense of a verb. Use in conjunction with your school's foundational skills curriculum. Provide explicit instruction on verbs and the 3 sounds of suffix -ed. (Instruction materials)Provide explicit instruction on suffix rules (1:1:1 Doubling, Drop e, Change y to i) (Instruction Materials)This reso
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
, RF.2.3c
+14
Orton Gillingham Spelling Rules Trigraph -tch
Specially Designed visual aid and student practice pages used to teach the spelling rules for the /ch/ sound at the end of the word. This resource is perfect for supporting instruction by Orton Gillingham trained professionals for individual student practice, small group or whole group instruction. This resource includes: 1 Full color anchor chart explaining the spelling rule for -ch or -tch1 Full color poster with common exceptions to the rule3 student activities to practice phonemic awareness
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.3
+6
Orton Gillingham Spelling Rules -ge/-dge Poster & Practice
Specially Designed visual aid and student practice pages used to teach the spelling rules for the /j/ sound at the end of the word. This resource is perfect for supporting instruction by Orton Gillingham trained professionals for individual student practice, small group or whole group instruction. This packet includes: A full color anchor chartPhonemic awareness sound sorting activity
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+2
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About the store
Experience
Although currently serving Pace Academy as the Lower School Director of the Academic Resource Center, I spent 20 years serving NYC public school students in grades Pre-K-7 as a Special Education Teacher of Support Services (SETSS), Integrated Co-Teacher, Self Contained Teacher, Academic Intervention Teacher, IEP Compliance Teacher, and Special Education Liaison.
Teaching style
Through my experiences, I have discovered that most students—those with or without disabilities—require some sort of ‘special education.’ Regardless of student ability, great instruction comes in the form of daily creativity to teach new skills and concepts, goal-oriented and standards-based lesson planning and researched based practices to reach multiple learning styles. I believe that all schools can deliver an exceptional education as administrators are informed and educators are equipped with the knowledge and tools to support best practices that allow all learners to flourish.
I strive to foster a genuine interest in my students' strengths and weaknesses. I endeavor to find ways to help my students develop a sense of confidence and pride in their abilities despite the presence of a ‘disability.’ My goal for every student is simple. I want them to grow. I want them to be a better version of themselves when they leave my class/group. I want them to realize their full potential.
My own education history
City College of New York, New York, New York
Masters of Science, Special Education
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Additional biographical information
Born New Orleans, Louisiana
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