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"Augmentative Communication Bill of rights (Amy Goldman NJC)"

Paws, Claws, Hands, and Feet by Kimberly Hutmacher is a rhythmic rhyming book about animals and how they use their appendages. A book like this is especially helpful for exposing children to a variety of verbs that they may not ordinarily use. When asked to describe what feet can do, many of my lower elementary students would say: walk, run, stand, hop, or jump. After reading this book, they discover that feet can also: cling, leap, dash, roam, etc.

The purpose of this wiki is two-fold: provide information and resources for grade 1 - 6 teachers who want to learn more about literacy instruction for students with significant disabilities.to model what an online community of practice for teachers could look like.