Teacher Chelsea
Early Interventionist | Special Needs Educator
Teacher Chelsea
Early Interventionist | Special Needs Educator
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Early Interventionist | Special Needs Educator
Pre-Literacy and Classroom Readiness Strategies
Pre-Literacy and Classroom Readiness Strategies
These strategies were used for my students aged 3-5. The activities planned were targeted to introduce, and strengthen pre-literacy and numeracy concepts, as well as encourage table-work engagement as preparation for classroom readiness.
Building Alphabet Recognition and Letter–Sound Awareness
Building Alphabet Recognition and Letter–Sound Awareness
Using flashcards and magnetic letters, I introduced early letter-sound connections. I began by modelling how to match 1–2 letters, and Max completed the rest. Over time, he began verbalizing the sounds and eventually mastered matching and labelling the letters on his own.
Supporting Fine Motor Skills Through Playful Literacy
Supporting Fine Motor Skills Through Playful Literacy
Max was initially hesitant to use writing tools. As his interest in letters grew, I introduced sticker-peeling activities to strengthen his pincer grasp in a fun, low-pressure way. This helped build comfort with stamps, markers, and other materials that give immediate visual feedback, which were all highly motivating for him.
Portfolio Vid 2.mp4Portfolio Vid 1.mp4Introducing Early Blending Skills
Introducing Early Blending Skills
With magnetic letters, I guided Maddy through blending simple CVC words like cat. When her attention drifted, I offered gentle hand-over-hand prompting to help her connect the letters. As she grew more confident, she began producing the sounds independently and matching letters accurately.
Creating Predictable Work Routines
Creating Predictable Work Routines
To build consistency and independence, I used familiar literacy tasks paired with simple fine motor activities such as dot stickers and rock crayons. These activities support early handwriting readiness while keeping routines structured and success-oriented.
Practising Pre-Writing Skills
Practising Pre-Writing Skills
Maddy strengthened her hand control and visual-motor coordination through vertical line tracing. With modelling and practice, she became increasingly confident and independent.
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Reinforcing Story Comprehension Using Felt Pieces
Reinforcing Story Comprehension Using Felt Pieces
During The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Maddy matched story elements onto a felt board as we read. This multisensory approach supported sequencing, vocabulary, and engagement.
Strengthening Visual–Motor Skills with Dot Markers
Strengthening Visual–Motor Skills with Dot Markers
To build skills for early writing, Max practised stamping within 3 cm squares to build precision, spatial awareness, and sustained attention.
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