After a very busy spring, we are moving into and even busier Summer2008 with great anticipation! Please check this page again...as it is currently under construction Here are the current calendars for 2008. Visit this page often, see what exciting activities are happening in the Come Read with Me program!
Want to join us? Questions??? call Martha Kate Downey at 817-283-4114. Come read or volunteer with us. We promise a rewarding experience!
Come read with us in our classrooms in Euless!
the SNAP site located just over the hill from Super Value Pharmacy in Euless.
New opportunities at other sites around the metroplex!
The information below is currently under construction. We're updating new links that our readers enjoy as well as highlighting successes of our readers. Please visit again!
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To read on this website you may scroll down the page to see it all, or you may click on one of the underlined words to go right to that section. You may want to get help the first few times. To return to the top to start again or make another selection you may hit the "Back" arrow button or scroll to the top of the page.
Check this site often, it will be changing and expanding. Write a story, send a poem!
[First words to know]
[Rhyming words]
[Stories]
[Jokes]
[Renee's Sign Language Links]
[More Fun learning websites]
[Fun things to do websites]
[Books Sources]
* First words to know *
These are good words to practice everyday. They are good to use for the "GO FISH" game. Start with only 5 words and gradually add new ones.
I am is it and
the was can his has
on in a but he
they can have go there
if when what see where
no not got get said
you me my so to
with then all do come
came name put us this
are or will have were
why want her him she
fun by let get read
Watch for more words to come :-)
* Rhyming Words *
The fat cat sat on a bat.
Surely not!
The fat cat sat on a mat.
Maybe...
The fat cat sat on a hat.
Now that's a flat hat!
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I bet I don't get to get the net wet yet.
by Hans Lentz
* Stories *
Write us a story! I'll put it in this space!
* Jokes *
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to the other side!
Send me a better joke!
PLEASE!
* Renee's Sign Language Links *
Alphabet letters in Sign Language with pictures
Sign Language Dictionary with pictures
Renee's Sign Language Classes
Renee's Sign Language Class 1
Renee's Sign Language Class 2
Renee's Sign Language Class 3
Renee's Sign Language Class 4
Renee's Sign Language Class 5
Renee's Sign Language Class 6
Renee's Sign Language Class 7
Renee's Sign Language Class 8
Renee's Sign Language Class 9
Renee's Sign Language Class 10
Renee's Sign Language Class 11
Renee's Sign Language Class 12
Renee's Sign Language Class 13
Renee's Sign Language Class 14
Renee's Sign Language Class 15
Renee's Sign Language Class 16
Renee's Sign Language Class 17
* More Fun Learning web sites *
www.teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1
www.funbrain.com
www.primarygames.com
www.learning.caliberinc.com
www.kidsdomain.com
www.eduplace.com
www.starfall.com
* Fun Things to Do Websites *
Special Friends North Tarrant County, Texas
Special Friends is an informal organization of physically or mentally challenged people who enjoy having fun!
The people in Special Friends participate in organizations such as Special Olympics, Knights of Columbus Bingo, and other activities.
The purpose of this site is to share information among Special Friends participants and to celebrate their accomplishments and successes by sharing their experiences.
Website: www.specialfriends.us
E-mail: Harry Lennard - Webmaster
Special Olympics Texas, Area 11 Greater Fort Worth
Nancy Tooke, Area 11 director
Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: (817)332-3433
E-mail: ntooke@sotx.org
Website: www.sotx.org
Best Buddies International
Through this organization, Kate had a pen pal(a person you write to and who will write you back) Having a pen pal is a good way to practice reading and writing! Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that provides friends and jobs to persons with intellectual disabilities.
E-mail: EBestBuddies@aol.com
Website: http://www.bestbuddies.org
Special Olympics International
The world's largest program of year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with mental retardation and other closely related developmental disabilities(such as autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome, etc.)
Special Olympics, Inc.
1325 G Street, NW / Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.628.3630 / Fax: 202.824.0200
E-mail: specialolympics.org
Website: www.specialolympics.org
To locate local chapter anywhere in the world: www.specialolympics.org/program_locations/index.html
To locate local chapter anywhere in the Texas: www.sotx.org/contactus/home.do
Book Sources
The Books Shelf
This bookstore is a "real" bookstore but it also provides a place for adults with developmental disabilities to train to work in a bookstore or retail setting. The Book Shelf has a special mission to provide books and materials for or about persons with disabilities for parents, teachers, therapists.
901 Cinic Dr. A-106
Euless, TX, TX
Educators Publishing Service, Inc.
This publisher produces very helpful and high quality learning materials.
Includes the series Explode The Code used by Martha Kate and Kate Downey as a tool when tutoring reading students
. Explode The Code can be used by children and adults with
a wide range of skills and abilities. The cumulative presentation is fun and
enjoyable.
31 Smith Place
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Phone: 1-800-225-5750
Website: http://www.epsbooks.com
New Readers Press
The material offered by this company is all for adults with beginning reading skills. Great variety, priced well.
Website: http://www.newreaderspress.com
Exceptional Resources
This company offers a wide variety of books, toys, musical instruments. Fun site just to browse. Carries some books and cd's by Martha Kate Downey, but an exceptional amount of kid friendly resources are there.
Website: http://www.exceptionalresources.com/misc.html
Joyce Herzog.com
Learning Products and Services. Offer a wide variety of books for children and adults learning to read.This company carries books written specifically for those with special challenges.
Website: www.joyceherzog.com
Great Products
This company carries all sorts of things and has very helpful people.
Website: www.greatproducts-online.com
Books by MK
This publisher produces or has available the books written by Martha Kate Downey and Kate Downey.
To see or order books
505 Anthony Dr.
Euless, TX 76039-2067
Phone: 817-283-4114
E-mail: mkdowney.com
Website: http://www.mkdowney.com
For more resources and links : Resources and Links
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