IN THIS ISSUE: All About Audrey - Spotlight on a Little Light House student Introducing the All New Little Light House Cookbook A Message From Marcia: our Little Light House Cookbook What’s Cooking in the Classrooms Prepare for Book Fair - Details on the upcoming event Sterling Is a Champion Cherrio Chewer - Speech-language success at TLLH Garden Party 2010: Thank You For A Successful Event! IN THE CLASSROOM: The Bookworm - Assistive technology makes a difference The Beacon is the official newsletter of The Little Light House, distributed bi-monthly. To receive The Beacon by e-mail, send a note to Dana Day. Sponsors The print version of The Beacon is made possible by the time and resources of the following volunteers (with the exception of some postage & envelope expenses). Please call 664.6746 today to see how you can help!

BookWorm, by AbleNet, is a literacy tool designed for children with special needs as a voice output reading device. The memory in the device allows the teacher to record the words of the book. The child presses the activation area of the device or uses an attached switch to hear the words on each page. The child is hearing the words as well as seeing the text and pictures in the book.

Colton knows the BookWorm. He knows to turn the pages of the book to match either the number, the picture or both that indicate which page he will be hearing. He knows to push the switch to hear the words of the page Miss Gloria has recorded on the device ahead of time. He knows to access the extra switch provided to hear the repeating line of the story. Colton knows this is a great way to read!