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1. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2000). Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching children to read. Retrieved from https://www.nichd.nih.gov

2. Allington, R. L. (2012). What really matters for struggling readers: Designing research-based programs (3rd ed.). Pearson.

3. Tomlinson, C. A. (2001). How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms. ASCD.

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1. Sound Matching Game: Students use picture cards to find pairs of words that start with the same sound, like “cat” and “car.”
Why: This activity helps students hear and recognize beginning sounds, which builds a strong foundation for reading.
Differentiation: Use fewer pairs of cards or provide verbal hints for students who need more help.

2. Rhyming Word Sort: Students sort words into rhyming and non-rhyming groups.
Why: This helps children notice sound patterns, which is key to understanding language.
Differentiation: Use color-coded cards to make sorting easier for struggling learners.

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At-Home ActivityPlay "I Spy" with sounds by saying, "I spy something that starts with /b/." This is a fun way for children to practice listening for sounds in everyday life. It keeps learning light and playful while helping children improve their listening skills.

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Starfall offers games that let kids practice hearing and working with sounds. It adjusts to different skill levels, so it supports all learners. The games are engaging and provide extra practice for children who need it.

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Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, Books & Music for K-5 and above

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At Starfall, children have fun while they learn - specializing in reading, phonics & math - educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-5 and above.

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Classroom Activities:

1. Letter-Sound Bingo: Create bingo cards with letters or letter combinations. Call out sounds, and students cover the matching letter on their cards.
Why: This makes learning letters and sounds fun while building reading skills.
Differentiation: Use pictures or assistive tools for students who need extra support.

2. Build-a-Word: Students use letter tiles to make words based on the sounds you say.
Why: It helps students practice putting sounds together to make words.
Differentiation: Provide easier words or fewer tiles for students who need a simpler challenge.

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1. Word of the Day: Teach a new word daily, explain its meaning, and use it in sentences together.
Why: This expands students’ vocabulary in a simple, structured way.
Differentiation: Provide sentence starters or pictures for students who need extra help.

2. Vocabulary Charades:
Students act out a word while others guess it.

Why: Acting out words helps students remember them better.

Differentiation: Pair students so those with challenges can collaborate with peers.

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1. Reader’s Theater:
Students read aloud from a script, acting out parts with expression.

Why: This helps students practice reading fluently while having fun.

Differentiation: Provide scripts at different difficulty levels for students’ needs.

2. Timed Partner Reading:
Students read aloud for one minute while their partner tracks their progress.

Why: Repeated reading improves speed and accuracy.

Differentiation: Use texts with larger fonts or simpler language for struggling readers.

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1. Story Mapping:
Students fill out a graphic organizer to show the main idea, characters, setting, and plot.

Why: Organizing story elements helps students focus on key details.

Differentiation: Provide pre-filled examples for students who need extra help.

2. Think-Pair-Share:
Students talk with a partner about a question before sharing with the class.

Why: Discussing ideas helps deepen understanding.

Differentiation: Provide guiding questions or sentence starters for support.

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Make a "Word Wall" at home where children can add new words they learn. Parents can help by grouping words with similar sounds and having children read them aloud.

This builds confidence in reading and helps children remember new words.

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Play "Word Jar," where families pick a word from a jar and make a sentence or story. This turns vocabulary practice into a fun, creative activity.

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Practice reading favorite books aloud together. Parents can model fluent reading and encourage their children to mimic. This builds confidence and fluency through practice.

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Ask children to summarize the day’s reading and discuss it together. Encourage them to predict what might happen next in the story. Talking about books helps children connect and understand ideas.

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ABC Mouse has games and lessons that teach letter-sound connections. It’s great for helping children learn at their own pace. The interactive format keeps children engaged while practicing phonics skills.

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ABCmouse.com helps kids learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music, and much more! For kids ages 2 to 8.

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Offers word games and tailored learning. Its adaptive features meet the needs of children at different levels.

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Find out how strong your vocabulary is and learn new words at Vocabulary.com.

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Vocabulary.com helps you learn new words, play games that improve your vocabulary, and explore language.

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Readworks povides leveled texts and fluency passages. It includes audio support, making it accessible for all learners. The variety of texts supports readers at all skill levels.

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ReadWorks | Award-Winning, EdTech Nonprofit Organization

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America’s reading comprehension crisis.

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Ask children to summarize the day’s reading and discuss it together. Encourage them to predict what might happen next in the story. The engaging videos help children focus on understanding the story.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.