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I was fortunate to co-create/puppeteer Geartrude the Robot for @buildingwings.bsky.social’s #ReadtopiaGO series of educational videos.
I also got to write and record the songs that Geartrude and the other characters sing, which was a blast.
#Songwriting #EarlyLearning #SpecialEd
Colorful graphic featuring five ReadtopiaGO book covers: Ask a Question, Breathe, Breathe, Breathe, The Goops, Happy Earth Day, and We Belong Together. A friendly robot character holds a microphone, and music notes float around. Text reads: “Reading Along, Singing Songs.”
🎵 Some ReadtopiaGO books are more than just fun to read — they’re made to be sung!
Familiar tunes help learners connect language and print, build confidence, and enjoy reading even before decoding.
Let’s read. Let’s sing. Let’s grow. 💜
#ReadtopiaGO #LiteracyThroughSong #EarlyLearning #SpecialEd
Grateful to be a part of @buildingwings.bsky.social’s #ReadtopiaGO team.
#Puppeteer #Puppetry #Puppets #SpecialEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation
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Rigorous phonics instructions plus these strategies, will help all learners soar!
Readers use a variety of strategies to decode words, and the feedback we give can strengthen their phonological awareness.
#LiteracyForALL #PhonologicalAwareness #Readtopia #ReadtopiaGO #Reading
A young girl with long dark hair is sitting on a park bench, eyes closed, blowing bubbles with a yellow bubble wand. Several iridescent bubbles float in the air around her. The background shows blurred green trees and sunlight. Overlay text reads: “Feelings are like weather, in and out, they blow. There are sunny days and rainy days. They come, and then they go.”
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
ReadtopiaGO helps students explore feelings and emotions through SEL-centered books and lessons—like this one:
#MentalHealthAwareness #ReadtopiaGO #SEL
A vibrant toy packaging box features Geartrude, a purple plush puppet with gear-shaped glasses and a spring-like antenna on top of her head. She’s smiling and waving while sitting inside a box decorated in bright blue and yellow. The top of the box reads "GEARTRUDE" and underneath it says, "THE GEARS IN MY HEAD ARE TURNING." Accessories include a flip chart with "ABCD," an easel labeled "STORIES," and two stacked books labeled "BOOKS." A large yellow question mark floats beside her. The bottom banner reads “CHAMPION FOR LITERACY.”
Geartrude has joined the chat! She is our Champion For Literacy. 🤖💬 How have you introduced her to your learners? Drop your creative ideas below! #ReadtopiaGO #Geartrude #LiteracyLearning
Infographic titled "Tips for Emergent Readers" with three main sections: Read Aloud – Emphasizes the value of reading aloud and discussing books to support vocabulary growth and print awareness. Illustration: A smiling child with glasses holding an open book. Find Out What They Think – Highlights using the C-A-R (Comment-Ask-Respond) strategy to focus on students’ thoughts rather than just knowledge. Illustration: A head with a gear inside, symbolizing thinking. Independent Reading Time – Encourages daily opportunities for emergent readers to choose and explore books, even with support. Illustration: An open book with a pointing hand. The infographic is branded with the Readtopia and Building Wings logos.
📚 Supporting emergent readers doesn't have to be complicated — just intentional.
Check out these 3 powerful strategies.
Each tip reconnects learners with the joy and purpose of reading. 💬✨
#LiteracyMatters #EmergentReaders #Readtopia #SharedReading #BuildingWings #ReadtopiaGO
A teacher engaging with a student using a bright, colorful puppet named Geartrude in a classroom setting. The student is seated in a wheelchair, and the classroom is filled with educational materials, emphasizing inclusion and literacy
Met an incredible class today using Geartrude the puppet to bring #ReadtopiaGO to life! 🌟 Inspiring to see how they’re embracing comprehensive #LiteracyForAll with creativity and connection. 💛📚
#LiteracyForAll #SpecialEducation #EduSky #AllMeansAll
