Summer reading programs for special needs students — from Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
June is National Audiobook Month, did you know that? As part of their “Get Caught Reading Campaign” the National Publishers Association has launched a “Get Caught Listening” Campaign for June. It is the perfect tie in to a Special Needs Summer Reading Program or a Summer Literacy through Listening Program. Teacher can order Get Caught Listening Posters and review Get Caught Listening for Teachers.
Summer reading programs are a staple in schools. They are also often sponsored by local libraries, book stores and other programs. As I have written before such programs can be adapted to our learners. An article on LD Online suggests the possibility of developing a summer listening program for learners with special needs. I love this idea and all of the suggestions on how to do it. From e-books with text-to-speech, to parents reading to children, to downloaded MP3 audio books and audio books from the library on a CD player. Also there are interactive books like Silly Books, TumbleBooks, and Bookflix. (Our local library website for access before purchasing)
Sections include:
- Sites and Articles about Summer Book Programs
- Where to Find Summer Book Programs
- Free Recorded Books for Those with Disabilities
- Download Audiobooks
- Electronic Books
- Websites to Share with Parents
- Audiobooks in the Classroom
- Worksheets
- Books About Children/Young Adults with Disabilities