I began with a phonological awareness exercise, asking Libby to listen to a compound word and drop one syllable. This is difficult for Libby without manipulatives; I used felt squares to represent each syllable and she was able to complete the task. Next, I conducted visual, auditory, and blending drills. These exercises will help Libby voice and write the letters and blend CVC words. For spelling, we revisited Libby's sight word list compiled by Dr. Val. We created a sensory card for "and" using sand and glue for Libby to trace with her finger (sensory input often helps students learn words). To conclude, I read a Mo Willems book, "Waiting is Hard!"