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Specially designed instructional resources for teachers, SLPs and OTs to help ALL learners soar in literacy learning and current events knowledge in PreK-12+ and adult learning centers. https://www.buildingwings.com/ https://linktr.ee/BuildingWingsCo

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Nov 18

Literacy learning is within reach for ALL learners.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 3d

#ClosingTheGap2025 next week!

Don’t miss this session:
The Science of Reading & Comprehensive Literacy Instruction: Reflect, Refute, or Reinforce?
8–9 AM | Plaza 4 – First Floor

They’ll unpack definitions, alignment, and how CL expands the science of reading to reach ALL learners.

#CTG2025

Image promoting the "Closing The Gap 2025 - 43rd Annual Conference." It features two women and discusses "The Science of Reading & Comprehensive Literacy Instruction: Reflect, Refute, or Reinforce?" with session dates October 21-24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It invites participants to "Come, Network, Learn!" and provides a registration website at the bottom.

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 4d

📰 New on News Currents:
• Remembering Jane Goodall
• New Frida Kahlo Museum 🇲🇽
• Marie Antoinette in History 👑

Explore inspiring stories & key moments this week!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#NewsCurrents #Education #CurrentEvents

A promotional graphic for News Currents by Building Wings. It features three articles: "Remembering Jane Goodall" with an image of an older woman and a chimpanzee, "New Frida Kahlo Museum Opens in Mexico City" with images of Frida Kahlo and a colorful building, and "This Week in History" with Marie Antoinette's portrait. The graphic includes the words "NEW" and "Article Topics" against a turquoise and yellow background.

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 9d

Treasure chests aren’t just for pirates—they’re for learners too! 🏴‍☠️📚

In strong literacy instruction, real objects tied to stories aren’t “extras.” This research-backed practice:
🔑 Deepens comprehension
🔑 Strengthens memory
🔑 Boosts engagement
🔑 Builds language

Hands-on learning is transformative.

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 11d

Imagine having so much to say but no way to say it.
AAC gives learners the tools to connect, belong, and be heard. Communication is a human right — and everyone deserves it. ✨
#AACAwarenessMonth #EveryVoiceMatters #AACAccess

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 17d

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

A cartoon robot with gear-shaped glasses is seated at a desk with an AAC device showing four blank squares. The robot has a speech bubble saying "more." The background is split with blue and yellow, featuring the text "AAC Awareness Month" in bold.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 18d

Overwhelmed by literacy instruction? You’re not alone.
Good news: the roadmap = 7 keys to success 🗝️🚀

Free webinar 🎓 | Oct 6 | 12 PM CST
With Jeanmarie Jacoby, M.Ed.

👉 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/3Vz3NGM
#EdLeaders #EduSKY #ASD #ESE

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 25d

It’s Fat Bear Week! 🐻💙
At Building Wings, we’re celebrating with our bears too!

📚 Explore:

The Brown Bears of Katmai (Readtopia Short)

This Bear and You (ReadtopiaGO, Year 2)

NEW Fat Bear Week book on Monarch Reader

👉 bit.ly/3W4MUE4

#FatBearWeek #BuildingWings #MonarchReader #EduSKY

Monarch Reader

Digital books for beginning readers of all ages

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · 27d

🍂 NEW from News Currents® by Building Wings!
This week’s topics:
• Autumnal Equinox 🌎
• Buffalo Roundup 🦬
• Arthur Sze, U.S. Poet Laureate ✍️

Join the conversation here bit.ly/4i4Lena

Timely stories to spark curiosity + classroom discussion. 📚
#NewsCurrents #Education

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 18

Every learner’s journey deserves a clear map. 🗺️✨

With Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO, you can measure growth and guide progress—turning assessments into meaningful plans for learner success.

🔗 Ready to start mapping? https://bit.ly/41674j1

#Education #SpecialEducation #Assessment #EduSKY

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 15

Weekly Lesson Planning Starts Now.
Make it simple with NewsCurrents —your go-to current events platform designed to build vocabulary, boost reading comprehension, and spark curiosity. 🌍
https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#NewsCurrents #TeachingStrategies #LiteracySkills #ClassroomInspiration #TeacherInspo

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌱 School culture is the soil where learning grows—and when every student is seen as capable, high expectations become reality.

Read our latest blog on how belief, buy-in, and belonging transform classrooms: bit.ly/4pfpysN

#SchoolCulture #EveryStudentCan #BuildingWings #EduSKY

How School Culture Impacts High Expectations for Learners

Explore what an experienced teacher does to help cultivate school culture to set and meet high expectations for all learners, from first person experience.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 9

📊 Real results with Readtopia!
In just ONE year, more than half of middle school learners improved their reading levels. 🚀

Because when ALL learners soar, amazing things happen. 💡

Ready to see some change? https://bit.ly/4hHJlNs

#Readtopia #BuildingWings #Literacy

Bar chart titled "The Effectiveness of Readtopia" showing reading placement levels of middle school learners from the beginning to the end of the year. Each learner's progress is displayed, with yellow bars for the start and teal bars for the end. Most learners show improvement, as highlighted by increases in Readtopia levels from C5 to C6 or similar. Data from a study involving Cal State Fullerton and Placentia Yorba Linda Schools.

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 8

739 million people still lack basic literacy skills. Today, we celebrate progress — and the educators leading the way toward a more inclusive, literate world. 🌍📖 #InternationalLiteracyDay

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 4

Kim first discovered Readtopia during the pandemic, at a time when teaching felt nearly impossible.What began as a lifeline quickly became a long-term game changer.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hHJlNs

#AssistiveTech #EdLeadership #EdTech #TeacherVoices #DifferentiatedInstruction #EduSKY

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 3

Every learner deserves more than digital busywork.
When instruction is intentional, systematic, and accessible—learners with the most complex needs can and do succeed.

#EquityInEducation #BuildingWings #LiteracyForALL #EduSKY #TeacherChat

Alt text: An infographic by Building Wings titled "What Does Good Instruction Look Like?" comparing "The Problem with Competitors" and "What We Do at Building Wings." Competitors' issues include "Mindless cause-effect computer tasks" and "Superficial engagement." Building Wings emphasizes being "Explicit & systematic," using routines, and being research-based. Quote by Dr. Karen Erickson at the bottom: "When students were exposed to consistent literacy routines, they succeeded."

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Sep 2

One year ago, Monarch Reader launched as the next chapter after Tar Heel Reader—carrying forward a trusted legacy of accessible reading while establishing a platform designed for the future.

Celebrate with us: https://bit.ly/3VldoBe

#EdTech #SpecialEducation #Accessibility #MonarchReader #EduSKY

Anniversary graphic for Monarch Reader by Building Wings, featuring a large number "1" with an orange ribbon labeled "Year" and a butterfly. The background is blue with book illustrations. Text reads "Happy Anniversary" and "Bringing accessible books to learners—one year, countless new readers." Website: www.monarchreader.com.

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 29

This summer we probably took way too many pics—beach days, ESY, random adventures.🌊📸

But here’s the trick: those snapshots aren’t just memories, they’re fuel for learning.

Bring real life into the classroom → build background knowledge → make text click. 🔑

Everything connects if you look for it.

A person in a bright red shirt leans on a wooden railing, holding a camera up to their face and taking a photo across a wide, calm body of water with mountains in the distance.

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚀 Quick shifts can spark big progress!
Rotating focus each day keeps lessons lively, strengthens memory, and offers extra support for kids who need it most. Plus, it gives room to slow down when tougher concepts pop up.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fZTT9X
#Literacy #EduSKY #BackToSchool #TeacherSKY

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨TOMORROW @ 12PM CST! 🚨

Join us for Beyond Belief: Building Teacher Buy-In for Comprehensive Literacy for All with Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP ✨

This is one you and your team do NOT want to miss!

Save your spot now: https://bit.ly/3FRX0nb

#BuildingWings #LiteracyForAll #TeacherBuyIn

Building Teacher Buy-In for Comprehensive Literacy for All

School leaders building teacher buy-in for comprehensive literacy for all receive strategies for setting the bar high for literacy learning in this webinar.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 26

🎥 Don Johnston shares the mission behind Building Wings.

With decades of impact in special education and EdTech, Don’s legacy continues: creating literacy & learning tools that help students with complex needs succeed. 🚀

#BuildingWings #EdTechForGood #AccessMatters #StudentSuccess #EduSKY

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 22

✨ Every voice deserves the power of literacy.
No matter a person’s ability or disability, access to reading and writing is a right—unlocking communication, opportunity, and independence. 🌍✏️💬

#EduSky #LiteracyForAll #Accessibility #Empowerment #Quotes #QuoteOfTheDay

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨 Just 1 week to go! 🚨

On Aug 28 (12–12:45 p.m. CST), Paige Buckingham is leading a live session on building buy-in for Comprehensive Literacy for All.

Let's raise expectations, shift mindsets, and believe in every learner’s potential.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/43jYheP

Building Teacher Buy-In for Comprehensive Literacy for All

School leaders building teacher buy-in for comprehensive literacy for all receive strategies for setting the bar high for literacy learning in this webinar.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 18

Literacy is a human right. ✨ Yet too many students are still left behind by narrow, one-size-fits-all instruction.

Tap to discover how you can fill the gaps!

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/comprehensive-literacy-instruction-for-all-learners-4-big-questions-answered/

Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for ALL Learners: 4 Big Questions Answered - Brookes Blog

Today's post addresses questions commonly encountered with groups of educators working to implement comprehensive literacy instruction.

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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚨 She’s BACK! 🚨

You loved her before, and we’re thrilled to welcome Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP back to the Building Wings Webinar Series! 🙌

Join us on Thursday, August 28 at 12 PM CST for:
Beyond Belief: Building Teacher Buy-In for Comprehensive Literacy for All 📚✨ https://bit.ly/3FRX0nb

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Aug 11

🐘🏰🐾 Fresh reads in News Currents!
From the Arctic Circle to UNESCO’s newest landmarks — and even a cheetah cub’s puppy pal. 📰✨

Read more: https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#Education #NewsCurrents #TeachingResources #UNESCO #Wildlife

A promotional image for News Currents Articles featuring three article topics: a parade of elephant figures with the headline “The Herds” Ends its Long Journey in the Arctic Circle, a scenic view of a castle with the headline UNESCO Adds 26 New Cultural and Natural Landmarks, and a playful image of a cheetah cub and puppy with the headline Cheetah Cub Bonds with Puppy Pal. The background blends turquoise and yellow hues.