I began with visual, auditory, and blending drills. Libby read CVC words with all short vowels. For spelling, I dictated similar words for Libby to write. Someone had given her a metal ring from the supply closet; we decided to cut out her irregular word list (tactile sand words made on paper plates), punch holes in them, and add them to the ring. After this activity, we reviewed her irregular word list. To conclude, Libby read a decodable book from FlyLeaf Publishing, Can I See Tom? I will have her re-read the book in the next session to improve her oral reading fluency and build her confidence.

I began with visual, auditory, and blending drills. Libby read CVC words with all short vowels. For spelling, I dictated similar words for Libby to write. We reviewed her irregular word list and learned a new word: to. Using glue and sand, we created a tactile flashcard for Libby to add to her list. To conclude, Libby read a decodable book from FlyLeaf Publishing, Can I See Tom?"

We went outside for today's session. Libby and I sequenced the alphabet while bouncing a ball back and forth. Next, Libby independently sequenced the alphabet using manipulative letters. We identified the vowels and consonants, and I explained that a vowel is in every word or part of a word (syllable). I conducted visual, auditory, and blending drills. Libby is beginning to understand a digraph (two letters, one sound, such as /sh/, /th/, and /ch/. We read a new Mercy Watson book, Mercy Watson the Piglet. Libby enjoying learned the backstory of Mercy Watson!

Do a matching game for upper and lower case letters. Practice the sight words on Libby's word ring. Continue to practice the decoding of words and how to blend the sounds together. Use a simple book to continue practicing the skill.

Libby completed her interactive calendar, read and discussed her vocabulary words, finished her calendar talk activities, learned about the 3 types of matter, and made gas by mixing
vinegar and baking soda which blew up a balloon.

Review what a rule is from the beginning of the year and play a game by first following the rules and then not following the rules. Talk about how it made them feel when the rules were ignored and it changed how the game was played.

We played some rhythms on the drum pad along to some animated childrens' song videos.

Libby seen in her room for a 45 minute occupational therapy treatment session. Focus of therapy on improving her ocular motor skills, visual perceptual abilities, fine motor development, visual motor skills, sensory motor skills and graphomotor skills. Libby participated well in today's treatment session. began treatment with an activity aimed at increasing strength in the intrinsic musculature of Libby's hands. Libby was asked to use small "strawberry picker" (small metal tong-like instrument) to pick up small items and sort them into different compartments. She was able to complete this activity without showing hand fatigue and with an open webspace. She continued working on fine motor development with cutting activity. Libby required cues to hold the paper she was cutting with a supinated (thumb up) grasp pattern versus pronated or neutral hand position. Lastly, Libby continued working on her writing skills which continue to improve and develop. She was instructed on lowercase letter "v and x" today. She required verbal cues and practice to make letter "v" without lifting her pencil. She was able to form lowercase "x" without any difficulties. Libby continues to require verbal and visual cues to make the letter "a" with one movement versus picking up her pencil. She also has a motor memory to form her letter "y" from right to left versus left to right. We will continue to try to replace the incorrect motor memories with the correct formations. She is progressing well in all areas addressed.

1. Review last week
2. Discuss a new topic
3. Create a new setting

This morning, Libby worked on questions from the cumulative review. She counted groups of objects, wrote amounts, and practiced counting forward. Then, she completed an adding 2 fast facts check.