https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2 Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension en-us 2022-10-05 17:26:42 UTC 2026-01-23 01:57:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1836478796/eb9e2ddd95fddd9de083def56a99a850/unnamed.png juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328304990 *All information regarding "Phonemic Awareness" will be in the blue color/category.]]> 2022-10-05 21:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328304990 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328312280 Activity #1: Count and clap out the syllables in a word.

^{Directions: In a large group, students would clap out the number of syllables in each word card that the teacher displays. After this, students will turn to a friend and continue the "clapping game" in small groups to identify how many syllables are in the provided words.
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic would work in a small group with the teacher guiding the instruction. In this group, the teacher would clap out the syllables of the word and have the students listen and count the claps. As the students understand the claps, they will start to clap out the sounds on their own.}

]]> 2022-10-05 21:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328312280 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328341437 Activity #2: Pass the rhyme.

_{Directions: In small groups, students will participate in the "pass the rhyme" circle game. Students will sit in a circle. The teacher will start the game by saying a word, the students would then say a word that rhymes with the teachers given word. In a circle rotation, each child will say a word that rhymes with the provided word. Once every student in the circle goes, another round will begin.
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic would work in a small group with the teacher guiding the instruction. In this group, the teacher would have word cards with photos describing each word. The teacher would then display rhyming words by using the visuals. Students would identify which visuals sound the same or "rhyme."} 

]]> 2022-10-05 22:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328341437 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328350830 _{Activity #2: I Spy with my little eye something that begins with the ______________ sound...}

^{Directions: Families can play I spy to teach their children sounds. The family member would simply say, "I spy with my little eye something that starts with the "t" (toothbrush).
Resource: The attached website provides a variety of activities that support the development of Phonemic Awareness.}

]]> 2022-10-05 22:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328350830 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328352600 2022-10-05 22:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328352600 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328357109 _{At Home Activity: The sound activity of I Spy helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities in many ways. Students need to understand sounds and letters in order to read. Without a knowledge of sounds and letter, students cannot do so. With this being said, the I Spy activity focuses on letter sounds and allows the child to practice and perfect those skills in order to learn how to read effectively and confidently.
Helpful Resource: The Reading Rocket website article helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities in many ways. This website includes a variety of different learning activities that focus on building a child's phonemic awareness. Because of the different activities and information provided, differentiation can occur because there is a different activity for each type of learner. These activities focus o building Phonemic Awareness skills when learning how to read.} ]]> 2022-10-05 22:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328357109 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328359230 *All information regarding "Phonics" will be in the purple color/category.]]> 2022-10-05 22:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328359230 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328359826 Activity #1: Letter Hunt

_{Directions:  Prior to the lesson, the teacher will hide letters around the room and distribute worksheets for each student with specific letters on them. Children will have clipboards and pencils for this activity. Students would go on a hunt around the room looking for the letters that are assigned to each student. As the student finds the letter on their list, they have to identify which letter it is and cross it off.
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic, would work 1-on-1 with the teacher during the hunt and look for a minimal amount of letters. However, students would still have to find and identify the letters that they find to the teacher rather than crossing them out on the worksheet.}

]]> 2022-10-05 22:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328359826 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328364004 Activity #2: CVC Cups

_{Directions:  Cups with different letters would be on the table for students. In small groups, the students would try to build as many words as possible (CVC words) with the consonants and vowels provided.
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic would be instructed to create fewer words with the assistance of the teacher. Students would view the letters on the cups and attempt to build small words.}

]]> 2022-10-05 22:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328364004 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328366322 ^{At Home Activity: Alphabet Memory Game}

^{Directions: Families can play Alphabet Memory Game by writing the letters of the alphabet on cut out pieces of paper. Then, the family member would lay all of the letters on the table and flip them over. Every match gets kept by the person who does it. At the end of the game, the person with the most matches wins. However, for this game, every time someone finds a match, the person as to identify what the letter and its corresponding sound is.
Resource: The attached website provides a variety of activities that support the development of Phonics.}

]]> 2022-10-05 22:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328366322 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328369928 _{At Home Activity: The "Alphabet Memory Game" helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities in many ways. This game focuses on identifying letters with their corresponding sounds. Students need to be capable of identifying letters as well as their sounds in order to read words, sentences, and eventually books.
Helpful Resource: "Reading Egg" helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities in many ways. This website lists different activities and has different learning games that fit the need of each different type of learner. Based on each child's needs, the activity and/or would be chosen to improve skills and assess their knowledge of phonics.} ]]> 2022-10-05 22:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328369928 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328374920 *All information regarding "Vocabulary" will be in the Orange/Yellow color/category.]]> 2022-10-05 23:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328374920 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328376033 Activity #1: Vocabulary BINGO

_{Directions:  Students will be distributed BINGO cards with the weekly vocabulary words on them. When playing the game, the teacher would read the definition of the word and the student would identify which would was being described by marking their BINGO board accordingly. Whoever gets a row first, wins BINGO!
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic would work in a small group with the teacher. The teacher would read the definition of the word and see if the students are able to identify the word. If they are, they would mark their card. If they are not, the teacher would break down the definition and help the student identify what word the meaning corresponds too.} 

]]> 2022-10-05 23:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328376033 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328379767 Activity #2: Circle Rotations

_{Directions:  Students will be placed in two circles throughout the room. Students will be handed flash cards with the vocabulary word on one side and its definition on the other side. Students in the inner circle would test the students in the outer circle then they would switch. They would repeat these rotations until all of the vocabulary words are accurately defined.
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic would do these flash cards in a small group, rather than a large group. However, instead of having word definitions, these cards would have the vocabulary word on one side and a visual on the other side. Students would test each other on the vocabulary words until the words run out.} 

]]> 2022-10-05 23:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328379767 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328383908 _{At Home Activity: Charades
Directions: Families can play the game charades with their children to work on vocabulary skills. Players would act out the vocabulary word and the remaining players would try to guess which word is being acted out. The players would continue to switch until all words are identified.
Helpful Resource: The attached website provides a variety of activities that support the development of Vocabulary.}]]> 2022-10-05 23:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328383908 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328385197 _{At Home Activity: Charades helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities in many ways. It allows students to comprehend new vocabulary words in a fun and interactive way. This engaging game allows students to focus on and improve their vocabulary skills. Overall, vocabulary assists on reading because it allows students to recognize and understand new words with their meanings.
Helpful Resource: Magoosh Blog helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities because it is written by a teacher with great ideas on how to enhance vocabulary skills. The blog includes activities that fit the needs of different learners and all improve vocabulary skills in order to enhance their reading skills.} ]]> 2022-10-05 23:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328385197 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328388707 *All information regarding "Fluency" will be in the red color/category.]]> 2022-10-05 23:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328388707 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328389301 Activity #1: Sentence Trees

_{Directions:  Students will be given "sentences trees" which are cards with sentences on them. These sentences start with one word, line after line more words get added, and finally a full/complete thought is provided. Students would read them aloud in order to practice their speed, accuracy, and fluency of reading. Students would also create their own Sentence Trees after working with pre-made ones.
An example of a Fluency Tree:
She
She can
She can go
She can go after
She can go after I
She can go after I stop.
Differentiation: Students who need additional help would stick to viewing and reading the pre-made Sentence Trees. They would work with a partner in order to read the entire tree. They would then be prompted to re read the Sentence Tree on their own in order to assess their individual fluency.} 

]]> 2022-10-05 23:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328389301 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328395558 Activity #2: Index Card Reading Method

_{Directions:  Students will be given poems to read. While they read, they will use an index card to assure that they are reading from one line to the next. This index card method enables readers to assure they are reading at a proper speed and decoding the words, accurately.
Differentiation: Students who needs additional assistance on the topic would be given a shorter reading to decode and read. These students would also use an index card. However, aside from this, they would also follow along with the teacher as she points to each word on the line that they are reading.} 

]]> 2022-10-05 23:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328395558 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328400388 _{At Home Activity: Rereading practice
Directions: Families should familiarize their child with a book of choice. Children often remember how to read their favorite book. This book often includes engaging material and repetition. After the child is familiar with a book, families should consistently reread the same book with the child.
Helpful Resource:  The attached website provides a variety of activities that support the development of Fluency.}]]> 2022-10-05 23:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328400388 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328401841 _{At Home Activity: Rereading Practice helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities in many ways. It allows students to become familiar with a story and boost their confidence when reading it. Because of this, students focus more on their fluency skills considering they know "what happens" in the story and are familiar with reading it. This allows students to focus more on their fluency and speed of reading.
Helpful Resource: We Are Teachers is a website with different activities and resources that includes differentiation material as well. These activities allow free choice and build on fluency for the student. These activities focus on decoding and speed in order to assist on reading skills.} ]]> 2022-10-05 23:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328401841 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328405484 *All information regarding "Comprehension" will be in the green color/category.]]> 2022-10-05 23:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328405484 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328406284 Activity #1: Group Read Aloud and Discussion

_{Directions:  In a large group, the teacher would read a story aloud. In order to check the comprehension of the students, the teacher would ask for volunteers to recall what happened in the story once the read aloud is over. After this, the teacher can split the students into small groups to read together. After the students finish reading their story, they have to talk with a partner about what the story was about.
Differentiation: Students who need more assistance on the topic would do small groups with the teacher and follow along to the story. Once the story is complete, the teacher will ask prompted questions that the children will have to answer to assure their comprehension of the story.}

]]> 2022-10-05 23:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328406284 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328410614 Activity #2: Active Reading Conferences

_{Directions:  Students would each work with the teacher in a 1-on-1 situation. During this time, the student will read a story to the teacher. As they are reading, the teacher will stop and ask questions along to way to assure the student's understanding.
Differentiation: Students who need additional assistance on the topic would be read to by the teacher. While the teacher is reading the story, the child would follow along and answer prompted questions to assure their understanding.} 

]]> 2022-10-05 23:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328410614 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328416715 _{At Home Activity: Grocery Shopping Item Identification Hunt
Directions: Families would take their child on their usual grocery shopping run. However, during this trip to the grocery store, families can ask students to find specific items. Students will use their comprehension of what their family member has said to find the item.
Example: A family member can say, "find a tall item that is white." The student can then find an item such as a whip cream can or a milk carton to display their comprehension of what they were asked to find.
Helpful Resource: The attached website provides a variety of activities that support the development of Comprehension.}]]> 2022-10-05 23:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328416715 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328417851 _{At Home Activity: The Grocery Shopping Item Identification Hunt helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities because it allows children to comprehend what they are being asked. When students correctly find an item that is being described, they are indicating that they are capable of comprehended what was asked of them. Simple activities like this build on reading skills because they allow students to learn how to comprehend. Comprehension is a critical aspect of reading in order for students to understand what exactly they are reading.
Helpful Resource: Reading Rockets is a helpful resource and helps meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities because it provides different ways of promoting comprehension at home. The activities provided can take place at home in different situations or scenarios or in a place outside of home that si frequently visited. This allows students to become motivated to learn and achieve the comprehension skills that they need in order to read.} ]]> 2022-10-05 23:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328417851 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328419228 2022-10-06 00:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328419228 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328438464 2022-10-06 00:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328438464 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328444944 2022-10-06 00:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328444944 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328450102 2022-10-06 00:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328450102 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328453905 2022-10-06 00:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328453905 juliaapapayiannis https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328460715 2022-10-06 00:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/juliaapapayiannis/diu928hi1ykgwom2/wish/2328460715