Magnifying Letters

Here is an idea that a colleague passed on, which is inexpensive and tactile for students.  To isolate letters, vowels, or highlight a small text or item, the glass rocks/beads that we use for bulbs or decoration are a great tool.  Kids slide them over the letters or area of text and it highlights and magnifies the portion that is covered.  They are often sold at Dollar Stores, or in the Northeast, the Christmas Tree Shops.