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Nouns, verbs, and adjectives are foundational parts of speech and building blocks of language that enable us to construct meaningful sentences and convey complex ideas. Understanding the functions of nouns, verbs, and adjectives can significantly enhance students’ writing skills, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. It also lays the foundation for better grammar, improved communication, creative expression, …

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Utilizing short reading passages with visuals and “Wh” questions has been proven to significantly improve reading comprehension skills for exceptional learners. As a result, I have created these short reading comprehension passages that provide a differentiated learning experience, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and inclusivity for your exceptional students. These engaging and differentiated reading worksheets are tailored …

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Mastering sentence building is a pivotal step in the journey of literacy especially for beginning readers and special education students. In this article we will delve into effective strategies for improving sentence structure, the principles of good sentence construction, and practical methods for teaching sentence building. Additionally, we’ll explore examples and introduce four invaluable resources …

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December holiday resources are a great way for students to learn about and celebrate the season. These resources are often themed around the three most popular holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. They offer a fun and engaging way for students to explore the traditions and customs associated with each holiday. Celebrating holidays in the classroom …

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Sight word instruction is crucial for students with mild to severe disabilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum who may struggle with phonics instruction. While phonics is a widely used method for teaching reading, it may not be effective for all learners. For autistic students, in particular, the relationship between letters and their sounds can …

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Are you searching for a read-aloud about summer with differentiated activities for your students? This fun lesson plan is designed to provide differentiated activities in ELA, math, and fine motor skills for beginning learners. It is also, a perfect resource for students on the spectrum, students with disabilities, and English language learners.  This read aloud …

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Looking for an all about spring season lesson plan with a read aloud and differentiated ELA and math activities? This spring read aloud lesson is perfect for primary students to engage in hands-on learning and explore the themes of growth, renewal, and change that are characteristic of the spring season. Spring is such an exciting …

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These two fall lesson plans for special education and beginning learners are an effective way to celebrate the season. They feature two nonfiction read alouds – All About Autumn and All About Halloween – these plans are designed to help your students build real-life connections to the text through the use of real photographs. Additionally, …

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Are you looking for word family activities to build vocabulary and comprehension skills for your beginning learners? These word family activities and CVC word worksheets are excellent for kindergarten, English language learners, and special education students. They are student-friendly and Common Core aligned with ELA foundational skills to help your students improve their vocabulary, reading …

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