Discover How Mr Puell Uses Elkonin Boxes to Blend | Phonics (Upper grades)

Discover How Mr Puell Uses Elkonin Boxes to Blend | Phonics (Upper grades)
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I made this video for a friend who has a 3rd grade student diagnosed with Down Syndrome and is struggling with decoding. However, this 8 minute activity can also work for students in ETK - 1st grade.
(Parents/Teachers): Feel free to pause between words to allow students to process the information as well as reteach the skills when needed. Students can follow along (using an Elkonin box worksheet provided below) and coins or other manipulatives.
What Are Elkonin Boxes?
Elkonin boxes build phonological awareness skills by segmenting words into individual sounds, or phonemes. To use Elkonin boxes, a child listens to a word and moves a token into a box for each sound or phoneme. In some cases different colored tokens may be used for consonants and vowels or just for each phoneme in the word. This technique is also used for students with dyslexia and other types of disabilities.
You are not required to use coins. Alternative can be (toy cars, blocks, pom poms, etc.) Feel free to download the Elkonin Boxes pdf below from Understood.org (non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for families of children with ADHD, dyslexia, and other types of disabilities).
Download Understood's Elkonin Box here: drive.google.c...
Free 3 phoneme slot Elkonin Box courtesy of Brittany Lee Martin (drive.google.c...)
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So, I did it! I finally ventured into the world of children literature (sort of). Below are the links to a few children’s books that I wrote and would love your input on. Because they are self-published though KDP on Amazon, I have no control over the pricing (standard $8.99 per book). However, I do plan on writing several more, which I’m hoping would help drop the price (as well as the occasional seasonal/holiday price drops that occur throughout the year).
Thanks for the support and enjoy!
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The Magical Wardrobe
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The Magical Wardrobe is a whimsical tale featuring Noah, a curious and imaginative four-year-old. Noah recounts a magical tale about his clothes disappearing from the floor, only to return washed, folded, and mysteriously placed in his dresser. As his classmates become fascinated, Noah sets out to prove his story by attempting to demonstrate the magic at school, leading to unexpected results. With humor and curiosity, Noah discovers the true magic behind his wardrobe and learns the importance of teamwork and imagination.
This is a heartwarming tale that explores the innocence of childhood imagination and the power of believing in something extraordinary, even in the most mundane aspects of life. This book is perfect for little readers aged 4-9.
Close the Cabinets Mr. Gnome!
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(Inspired by my children)
In a cozy house on the outskirts of town, a delightful story unfolds. Hidden among the pots and pans is said to live a mischievous little bandit called “the cabinet gnome”. Every night, it's believed he slips out from his hiding place, leaving the cabinet doors wide open and creating quite a stir. But, is it really the cabinet gnome behind these antics?
Join the adventure as the clever mother sets a trap to catch the culprit, leading to a surprising discovery involving the clever, yet sneaky, children of the house. Get ready for a tell of tall tale filled with the magic of childhood imagination.
This book is filled with fun and colorful illustrations perfect for young readers aged 4-9.
Luca & Julieta: Hello Hello! (A Social Skills Story)
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In "Hello, Hello!", siblings Luca and Julieta offer a delightful journey into the world of “greetings” as they take the readers through their neighborhood, showcasing the various ways people say "hello." Along the way, they also demonstrate non-verbal greetings through gestures and body language, a concept that can be difficult for a certain population of children, in particular those with autism or other developmental disabilities.
Written for children ages 4-9, this social skills story helps little readers navigate the sometimes challenging world of verbal and non-verbal “greetings”.
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Credits:
* Green Screen Brown Dog (PixelBoom)
* All Type Character Boy Animation - Green Screen Videos