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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 7h

October is AAC Awareness Month! 🌍 This month we celebrate AAC together — raising awareness, sharing stories, and supporting communication for all. #AACAwarenessMonth #AugmentativeCommunication #AssistiveTechnology #CommunicationForAll #AutismAwareness #SpecialEducation #AAC

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔤 New Alphabet & Phonics Daily Routines are here! Join Karen Erickson, PhD, on Sept. 16 at 6 PM CST for a practical webinar of the new routines in Readtopia® & ReadtopiaGO™. Explore placement, instruction & progress monitoring. 🔗 Save your seat: pulse.ly/rpbv1znhjq

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🍎 The first few weeks of school shape the entire year. Are your literacy routines ready? Join us for a live webinar and leave with research-based, classroom-tested strategies you can implement immediately. 📅 August 5 | 2 PM CST Register pulse.ly/yqbnubt2pg #BackToSchool

A webinar announcement titled "Building a Literacy-Rich Classroom: Where Every Student Can Succeed" by Building Wings Webinars, scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 2 PM CST. The design features a blue background with yellow accents. A speaker, "Jenn Stukes, MS.Ed.," is pictured in a circular frame, smiling with glasses.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What helps students with significant cognitive disabilities become successful readers and writers? The answer isn't a single program or strategy. Join us to explore 10 Conditions That Drive Success. July 29 2:00 PM CST Register: pulse.ly/gxw0k1r46s #SpecialEducation #ScienceOfReading

Building Wings webinar announcement titled "Teaching Reading & Writing in Special Education: 10 Conditions That Drive Success" on July 29, 2026, at 2 PM CST. Images of two women, Marci Butler and Nicole Nichols, are shown. Hosted by Building Wings, Implementation Specialists.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

☀️ School’s out for summer—but literacy doesn't have to take a break. Summer activities can help learners maintain skills, build confidence, and return to school ready to learn. 🔗 Click the link to discover new ways to keep literacy growing all summer long: pulse.ly/oxbgl9rxk1

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Can learners decode words accurately and still struggle to understand what they read? Absolutely. Test your knowledge with our new Science of Reading Quiz for Special Education and explore decoding, language, and comprehension in just a few minutes. 📚 Take the quiz: pulse.ly/axg4yyqaj9

A young student sits at a desk, looking frustrated while reading. The text on the image reads, "If learners can decode, why aren’t they understanding? Uncover where instruction may be falling short." It introduces the "Science of Reading Quiz" and highlights areas like decoding, language, and comprehension.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Shared reading turns literacy into connection. 💙📚 Ms. Annika is bringing this story to life through Readtopia — helping students build communication, confidence, and engagement. 🔗 Learn more about the power of shared reading: bit.ly/3HPY4Fy #AAC #LiteracyForAll #EdTech

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Strong literacy instruction is intentional, systematic, and consistent. Read the full blog to learn how consistent literacy systems create stronger outcomes for students and educators. Click here: bit.ly/4sABRAt #LiteracyInstruction #InclusiveEducation #EducationalLeadership #BuildingWings

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Real-world learning > word lists 👀 Vocabulary sticks when it’s meaningful, repeated, and connected to real knowledge 🌍✨ That’s why pairing current events + vocabulary is a game-changer for comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement. READ MORE HERE: pulse.ly/jqvjxqpzu1

Alt text: Promotional image for "Build Vocabulary with News Currents™" featuring worksheets titled "Word Jumble," "Word Search," and "Vocabulary Quiz" against a blue and yellow background. The tagline reads, "Real News. Real Words. Real Impact."

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

New to Readtopia + ReadtopiaGO We’ve added Learning Numbers—a teacher-led routine designed to build essential math skills for students with complex learning profiles. Grounded in research by Dr. Karen Erickson & Dr. Claire Greer. #Readtopia #ReadtopiaGO #SpecialEducation #EarlyLearning

A digital math app interface showing the number "4" and four colorful socks. The background is a starry night sky. Below, text reads: "Learning Numbers is a structured, interactive math program designed for learners of all ages who are at the earliest stages of mathematical learning." A blue bar at the bottom asks, "What is it?"

Two digital screens with yellow borders display educational content on a starry background. One screen shows a "Lesson Setup" interface with sorting objects like mittens and pencils. The other shows a large number "4" for a "Whiteboard Focus." Below, text reads: "Each lesson is designed to strengthen foundational number sense, including counting, comparing groups, and one-to-one correspondence." A blue banner at the bottom says "Math Connections."

Screenshot of an educational digital platform with a guidance tool showing tips and prompts. The screen has two sections: one with a "Say and Do Guidance" text and another with a sample instruction including "This is the number four." Below, text highlights the platform's use of embedded tips for educators, set against a starry night sky background, and the phrase “Educator Support” in a blue banner.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌟 April is National Poetry Month. Let’s make it transformational. What if poetry could do more than inspire? What if it could help students learn to read, find their voice, and believe in themselves? 👉 Read our blog and see how to bring poetry to life in your classroom: bit.ly/4jdCvzw

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Educators often treat language + literacy as separate But when they’re integrated, progress multiplies: stronger communication, deeper literacy, real participation. Small instructional shifts = big impact. 📅 April 28, 12 PM CT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4dzvjOJ #AAC #SpecialEducation

"Webinar announcement titled 'Finding a Voice and Using It: Integrating AAC and Comprehensive Literacy Instruction' on a teal and yellow background. Date and time: April 28, 2026, at 12 PM CST. Includes headshots of two speakers in circular frames: one in a teal top and the other against a brick backdrop. Speakers: Beth Waite-Lafever, CCC-SLP, and Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed."

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🌸 April Picks are live on Monarch Reader! Earth Day, healthy habits, spring fun, and sunny vibes—all designed to spark conversation and build reading confidence for every learner. Accessible. Engaging. Real-world reading. Here: bit.ly/3VldoBe #MonarchReader #Literacy #SpringLearning

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

2.5 hrs vs 30 min. That gap isn’t a stat..it’s a systems choice about who gets literacy access. When we pair SoR with CLFA, we don’t just improve outcomes—we expand opportunity. The real question: Will we build systems that make literacy possible for everyone? Start here: bit.ly/3LLuMxw

An infographic by "Building Wings" compares literacy instruction time. "General Education Students" receive an average of 2.5 hours daily, while "Students with Disabilities" often get less than 30 minutes. Two horizontal bars illustrate the time difference, with a "VS" in the center. An excerpt notes the source as a presentation on improving literacy access.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The Science of Reading shines a bright spotlight—and that matters. But who’s still sitting outside the beam? Comprehensive Literacy widens the light so every student is included—no exceptions. No one should be a spectator to their own education. If they’re here, they play. #LiteracyForAll

A graphic with the text "Who is prioritized and under which spotlight?" on the left. On the right, three simplified human figures are shown; the middle one is highlighted by a spotlight. The design is set against a blue background.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Fresh from News Currents: 🌊 Giant waves in Nazaré—what makes them so powerful? 🐱 The science behind cats landing on their feet 🗳️ A look at the SAVE America Act Real-world stories that spark curiosity + classroom conversation. Bring today’s news into tomorrow’s learning.https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🌳📚 It’s National Reading Month—and reading can happen anywhere, in so many ways! 🎉 We’re celebrating with our friend Dr. Dennis reading “The Big Tree” from ReadtopiaGO! ✨ Tell us: Where’s your favorite place to read or listen to a story? #NationalReadingMonth #ElementaryEducation #EduSKY

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

TONIGHT we will be diving into one of the most important conversations in literacy education. And you do not want to miss it. Literacy is not just academic. It is access. It is agency. It is belonging. Register here: bit.ly/4rr0obk #ScienceOfReading #EmergentLiteracy #SpecialEducation

Open book on a table with a blurred background. Overlaid text reads: "Literacy allows people with disabilities to have more control over their interdependence." -Dr. Karen Erickson.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

🚨 Myths are still shaping instruction Beliefs about who can learn to read, when literacy should begin, and what progress looks like directly impact opportunity—especially for students with disabilities. Research tells a different story. Read the full blog: bit.ly/4u6MNYs #SoR #AAC

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6 Myths about Literacy Instruction - Blog

Maureen Donnelly outlines common myths about literacy and how these misconceptions limit access, instruction, and progress for students with disabilities.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🍀 March Picks are here! Find your lucky read with Monarch Reader. This month’s curated collection features accessible, engaging books designed to support beginning readers of all ages. ✨ Explore the March Picks here: bit.ly/3VldoBe #AccessibleBooks #MarchReads #LiteracyForAll

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

What do reading celebrations, tiger conservation, and a $7 million baseball card have in common? They’re all in this week’s News Currents! Fresh stories designed to build background knowledge and literacy in every classroom. Explore the latest, today: bit.ly/4i4Lena #K12Education

A turquoise and yellow promotional image for "News Currents by Building Wings" featuring three framed articles. One shows a group of children reading with a title about "Read Across America Day." Another displays a tiger with the title "Indian Tiger Population Doubles." The third depicts vintage baseball cards, titled "Rare Baseball Card Could Sell for $7 Million." The words "NEW" and "Articles" are highlighted.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

SoR has moved literacy forward. But how does it apply to students with significant cognitive disabilities? On March 10, Dr. Erickson shares how comprehensive emergent literacy ensures access for ALL learners. Register: bit.ly/4rr0obk #ScienceOfReading #EmergentLiteracy #SpecialEducation

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ReadtopiaGO & Emergent Literacy and the Science of Reading

Learn how ReadtopiaGO supports comprehensive emergent literacy using routines aligned to the Science of Reading and Science of Learning.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We're headed to #CEC2026 🚀 mpowering ALL Learners Through Comprehensive Literacy Feb 27, 2026 | ⏰ 2:15–3:15 PM Grounded in Erickson & Koppenhaver’s research, this session shares practical strategies + the 10 essential elements of Comprehensive Literacy for All. See you there?

Speaker Karla Rachfal stands smiling in a red top against a blue backdrop. The event, titled "Empowering All Learners Through Comprehensive Literacy," is part of the Michigan CEC's 86th Annual Conference. It offers 1 NASW Social Work Credit and takes place on February 27, 2026, at 2:15 PM in Emerald A, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Emergent writers become writers the moment they use print to share meaning—not when letters look “perfect.” ✏️ Conventional features (recognizable letters, spacing, directionality) matter, but every writer starts with approximations and brave risks

A sheet of practice writing paper with blue dotted lines and red baselines, displaying the handwritten sentence "We both match each other." A yellow pencil with a pink eraser lies diagonally on the right side of the paper on a wooden surface.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📣 LIVE Webinar|Building Wings x Smartbox 📚 AAC Literacy Instruction: Boosting Access, Engagement & Independent Learning Feb 18 | 2–3 PM CST Join Chris Gibbons, PhD + Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed. to explore research-based AAC literacy strategies + Monarch Reader tools. bit.ly/4q7e5Le

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AAC Literacy Instruction Supports for SLPs and Teachers

Free webinar on AAC literacy instruction featuring research-based strategies and accessible technology to support reading, communication, and independence.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Ready to delve deeper into this? Join us on Thursday for Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction in Action Learn how SoR + CLFAwork together to support ALL learners, including students with complex communication needs. 🎤 Trisha Johnson + Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed. Feb. 12 at 12 PM CST bit.ly/3LGSQBL

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📚 Discover Monarch Reader — free, accessible books for every learner. Easily search by reading level, support students with built-in accessibility tools, and even publish your own books as an author. Accessible reading made simple. ✨ #AccessibleBooks #TextToSpeech #LiteracyTools #EdTech

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

CLFA reminds us: engagement grows when learning feels personal + belonging is real. Our solutions grounded in the research of CLFA helps you create classrooms where every learner gets meaningful reading + writing that fits who they are. Follow for subtle shifts that drive big literacy wins.

A quote on a blue background reads: "It is not our job to make students do anything. It is our job to make them want to." by Dr. Karen Erickson. The phrase "make them want to" is in a cursive style.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Fresh stories from News Currents 🌍 ❄️ The 2026 Winter Olympics begin 🧪 A plan to end animal testing 🦍 Twin gorillas born in the wild—an incredible conservation moment News with context, not overload. bit.ly/4i4Lena

A design featuring "News Currents" articles by Building Wings. It showcases three article topics: the Winter Olympics alongside images of athletes, twin gorillas with a photo of the animals, and a plan to end animal testing with images of a white rat and a monkey. The layout includes a computer screen and tablet mockups against a teal and yellow background.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🎉 We’re LIVE at #ATIA2026! Come find us at Booth 906! If you’ll be in Orlando Jan 29–31, soar on over to: ✨ Chat with our team 🤝 Connect with fellow educators and providers 🔎 Explore tools and ideas that support every learner #AssistiveTechnology #AAC #EdTech #SLP #ATspecialists #Educators

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

✈️ En route to #ATIA2026! Catch Building Wings at Booth 906 in Orlando. 📅 Jan 29–31 Come say hi + talk AAC, assistive tech, accessibility, and practical implementation. #AssistiveTechnology #AAC #Accessibility

Graphic announcing "On Our Way to ATIA '26!" with a flight path from Volo, IL to Orlando, FL. Two inset photos: a tall building and two smiling people. Text mentions Building Wings' booth 906 and event dates, January 29-31.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🆕 Fresh stories just dropped in News Currents! ✨ Mattel unveils a new Barbie designed with autism advocates 🦤 A fugitive emu gets arrested in Florida (yes, really) 🌕 NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft gears up for launch Dive into the latest: bit.ly/4i4Lena #NewsCurrents #Barbie #ArtemisII

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Administrator walkthroughs can be anxiety-inducing—for educators, admin, and learners. 😬 But it doesn’t have to be that way. Want a structure that’s meaningful, research-aligned, and actionable? Join us live next week: Jan. 28 | 12:00–1:00pm CST Register now! bit.ly/4akUJhw

A webinar promotional image features a smiling woman with light hair in a circular frame. The text reads "Building Wings Webinars" with the topic "Admin Walk-Throughs: How to Make Them Meaningful, Research-Aligned, and Actionable." The speaker is identified as Sarah Starr, M.Ed.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

One of the biggest takeaways from Comprehensive Literacy for All is that access comes first. Sometimes that means changing the setting. That’s not lowering the bar. That’s removing the barriers so every learner can reach it. #AccessBeforeRigor #MeetingLearnersWhereTheyAre

A child and an adult are sitting on a carpeted floor. The child, in a black and white shirt, is holding a tablet, while the adult, in a striped sweater, shows a printed page with images and text. They appear to be engaged in an educational activity, possibly reading or solving a task together.A child and an adult are sitting on a carpeted floor. The child, in a black and white shirt, is holding a tablet, while the adult, in a striped sweater, shows a printed page with images and text. They appear to be engaged in an educational activity, possibly reading or solving a task together.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We're headed to #ATIA2026! 🎉 Catch Trisha Johnson + Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed : From Impossible to Possible: Making Literacy a Reality for Every Learner (Thu Jan 29, 1 PM EST). Science of Reading + Comprehensive Literacy for All—because literacy is for everyone. #LiteracyForAll #AssistiveTechnology

Alt text: ATiA 2026 promotional graphic for a session titled "From Impossible to Possible: Making Literacy a Reality for Every Learner," scheduled for Thursday, January 29, at 1 PM EST in Grand Ballroom 1/2. Features headshots of two speakers: Maureen Donnelly, M. Ed., and Trisha Johnson, both associated with Building Wings.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

How can the science of reading truly serve learners with intellectual & developmental disabilities? Join Dr. Karen Erickson, PhD to explore how Readtopia connects reading research with inclusive, comprehensive literacy instruction. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/3N2DeZL

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

✨ New on News Currents! ✨ Explore MLK Jr. Day, burrowing owls 🦉, and protected lands in New Mexico 🏜️. Fresh stories to spark curiosity—dive in! bit.ly/4i4Lena #NewsCurrents #BuildingWings #LearnSomethingNew

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🎙️ Maureen Donnelly, Director of Curriculum, joined All Means ALL Podcast to challenge myths about literacy instruction—grounded in Comprehensive Literacy for All. Literacy isn’t an intervention. It’s a right. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/3MY9aOV #ComprehensiveLiteracyForAll #AAC #BuildingWings

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

❄️📚 Back into the swing of things! As students & educators return from winter break, this week’s News Currents features timely stories on the future of the Affordable Care Act, George Washington Carver, and repopulating the Sahara. #NewsCurrents #Education #CurrentEvents #BuildingWings

Alt text: A promotional graphic for News Currents by Building Wings, featuring a computer and two tablets displaying different articles. The computer shows "The Future of the Affordable Care Act" with a politician and a hospital scene. One tablet shows an article titled "Celebrating George Washington Carver" with a black-and-white photo of Carver. The other tablet displays "Scientists Help Return an 'Extinct' Antelope to the Sahara" with an image of two scimitar-horned oryx. The background includes text: "NEW" and "Article Topics: The Future of the Affordable Care Act, George Washington Carver, Repopulating the Sahara."

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

There’s nothing like the joy of predictable chart writing ✍️💙 ❄️ Starting to think about the first few days of 2026... What do you plan on writing with your learners when we get back? #PredictableChartWriting #SpecialEducation #AutismEducation #AAC #EduSKY #WinterBreakPlanning

A young child points to a large screen displaying colorful text about favorite foods, with the assistance of an adult. Another person seated nearby observes. Bright sunflowers decorate the corner of the board, and classroom storage units are labeled with items like "Head Phones" and "Scissors." A tablet with a keyboard grid is visible on the desk.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

✨ 2025, you taught us a lot. ✨ And one lesson stood out loud and clear: 🔤 Access comes before ability. Our most-watched webinar of 2025 was ✏️ Letter by Letter: AAC Adventures in Writing with Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP 🎉 Missed it? Rewatch anytime: bit.ly/3OYBePI

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Snow days > work days ❄️☕ We’re on holiday break and back Jan 5, 2026—refreshed and ready to cheer on educators everywhere 📚✨ #EducationCommunity #BuildingWings

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

📚 New to Readtopia or ReadtopiaGO? Bringing new literacy tools into your classroom is exciting—and support makes all the difference. Our instructional coaching helps you build confidence and get the most out of every lesson. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/48Fzu5r #EduSKY #AllMeansALL #Teachers

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🚀 THE Resource for Literacy Leaders & Educators! Looking to strengthen your approach to comprehensive literacy instruction for all learners? Find your tools here: bit.ly/3EKYqiI #LiteracyInstruction #EducationForAll #SpecialEducation #EducatorResources #Readtopia #LiteracyMatters

A blue background features white and yellow text that reads "Building Wings LITERACY Instruction Resource Center." On the left, a pattern of circular dots forms a large arrow shape pointing to the text.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Literacy changes everything—unlocking independence, connection, and possibility. For 40+ years we’ve believed every learner can grow with the right tools and support. Thanks to educators who make it real every day. Help your learners take flight: bit.ly/4b83mtX #LiteracyForAll #EduSKY

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

This week in #NewsCurrents 🧡 The Gävle Goat is unveiled in Sweden 🎮 A new mobile game helps preserve a dying Indigenous language 🦫🌼 Study shows beavers can benefit pollinators Click the link to explore bit.ly/4i4Lena #NewsCurrents #CurrentEvents #GlobalNews #Education #WorldCulture

Image promoting articles by News Currents, featuring a large straw goat in Sweden, an indigenous man playing a mobile game in a desert landscape, and a beaver sitting on the ground. Article topics include the Gävle Goat, language preservation, and beavers' ecological benefits. The design includes vibrant blue and yellow colors with "NEW" in a circular icon.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Access isn’t a perk — it’s a right, in every space and at every stage of life. Real progress looks like systems that include everyone by default, not by exception. #AccessForAll #AccessibilityMatters #BelongingMatters #PeopleFirst #PurposeDriven #BuildingWings

Quote on a blue gradient background. Text reads: "Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life." The quote is attributed to Emma Thompson.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Routines build confidence, reduce anxiety, and set the stage for meaningful learning, especially for students with #ASD and complex learning profiles. That’s why establishing a predictable daily schedule is more than just helpful — it’s essential. Because when the schedule works, everyone wins.

Class schedule on a whiteboard with colorful "Schedule" header. Two columns list Time, Class, and Wednesday timings. Classes include Morning Check-In, ELA, Math, Life Skills, Elective, Lunch, Afternoon Check-In, and PE. Times range from 7:45 AM to 2:50 PM, with minor variations on Wednesdays.

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