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Give children images of various objects, such as cats, dogs, and bats. The images are arranged by the students according to their initial sounds.

Differentiation: To help kids with auditory processing issues filter through various modalities, employ tactile letters or objects that reflect the sounds.

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Students should clap for each phoneme they hear in a word that has been chosen. "Cat," for instance, would receive three claps (/k/, /ae/, /t/).

Differentiation: When visual learners clap, they can point to the phonemes on a visual phoneme chart.

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Have children find objects around the house that start with a specific sound, like /s/. They can gather items and share their findings with family members.

This activity encourages engagement with phonemic awareness using familiar contexts, helping all children, especially those with learning disabilities who may need more concrete examples.

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Starfall (www.starfall.com): This site offers phonemic awareness activities and games aimed at young children.

Starfall provides interactive experiences, which are beneficial for all learners, allowing them to progress at their own pace while reinforcing phonemic concepts.

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Classroom Activity 1: Word Building with Letter Tiles

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Classroom Activity 1: Word Building with Letter Tiles

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Use letter tiles to build simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. For example, students can create “cat” using the tiles.

Differentiation: Provide word lists with varying complexity based on students' reading levels, and allow advanced learners to create sentences or stories.

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Create bingo cards with letters or phonics patterns. Call out sounds, and students cover the corresponding letter.

Differentiation: For students with visual impairments, use tactile bingo cards with raised letters or braille.

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Create flashcards with letters or sounds at home that parents can use to quiz students.

This activity allows parents to engage their children in practicing phonics nightly, reinforcing skills in both typical and atypical learners by allowing them to learn at their pace.

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Phonics Play (www.phonicsplay.co.uk): This resource offers games designed to support phonics skill development.

It allows for customizable learning experiences, meeting diverse student needs and providing repetitive practice of sounds and letters.

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Introduce a new word daily, including its definition and use it in a sentence. Students can write sentences using the new word.

Differentiation: Provide visuals or synonyms for students with language processing delays to support understanding.

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Classroom Activity 2: Vocabulary Charades 

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Classroom Activity 2: Vocabulary Charades 

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Students act out words while others guess what they are, reinforcing both recognition and understanding.

Differentiation: Group less confident students with supportive peers who can scaffold their learning through cooperation.

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When reading together, parents can pause to discuss unfamiliar words and their meanings.

This enhances children’s vocabulary through context, helping young learners with and without exceptionalities grasp new terms meaningfully.

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Vocabulary.com: An engaging site to help students learn new vocabulary through adaptive learning and games.

The differentiated activities cater to various levels, encouraging all learners to develop essential vocabulary skills in a fun way.

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Students perform a script aloud, focusing on expression and pacing.

Differentiation: Provide modified scripts with varying levels of complexity, allowing for students with exceptionalities to participate fully.

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Pairs of students take turns reading independently-selected texts to each other.

Differentiation: Match stronger readers with struggling readers to foster peer support and provide additional modeling of fluent reading.

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Parents encourage daily reading out loud, timing their child to track progress.

This is beneficial for reinforcing fluency for all children, allowing them to practice in a supportive environment.

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ReadWorks (www.readworks.org): This site offers leveled reading passages and fluency activities.

It provides resources that can be utilized by families to promote fluency through reading practice tailored to individual levels.

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Students create visual story maps to outline the main characters, setting, problem, and solution of a story.

Differentiation: Extra support can be offered to students who may benefit from templates with prompts or illustrations.

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Classroom Activity 2: Reciprocal Teaching 

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Classroom Activity 2: Reciprocal Teaching 

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In small groups, students take turns being the teacher by predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing parts of a text.

Differentiation: Struggling students can be paired with more skilled readers to assist with understanding and modeling.

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At-Home Activity: Reading Comprehension Questions 

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At-Home Activity: Reading Comprehension Questions 

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Reading Comprehension Questions: After reading a book together, parents can ask open-ended questions to encourage discussion.

This promotes critical thinking and understanding for all children, reinforcing comprehension skills in a supportive context.

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Reading Rockets (www.readingrockets.org): This site provides resources and strategies for enhancing reading comprehension.

It offers a multitude of ideas suitable for diverse learners to strengthen their understanding of texts at home.