5K+spec+ed+easy+words

I have one child in my 5K class with Down's Syndrome who is now attending our Daily 5 time. I am trying to adapt activities to meet his need but also keep him as included in the group as possible. During Daily 5 the children have a center for Word Work. When attending this center the children work on building words and blending sounds. A few years back I read a very good book about teaching reading to children with Down's Syndrome. I have used some of the methods and found them to be successful. So in these two lessons I created for my student he will be in the word work center and will work on reading skills presented the way this book recommends. Ordinarily these lessons would be hand made with tag board cards or with laminated booklets. I know that the student loves to use the SMARTboard and he is ready to begin some reading instruction. This is still an activity that would require adult assistance at his level however it can also be used as an independent activity center for the rest the students or could be an area that he could use with a peer partner. This activity is highly motivating because of the high interest in using the tool. It is also limiting distractions by covering pictures until words have been read, lastly it is rewarding and self correcting when pictures are revealed.