This article has great tips for increasing reading fluency! I hope you will check it out. Let me know if you try any of the ideas. I would love to hear your feedback.
Fluency Matters | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Good Fit Books Needed!
My project request, "Good Fit Books Needed!" is eligible for match at DonorsChoose.org. That means we can get more books for our money. If you are interested in finding out about helping our classroom grow a diverse library, please click HERE! Thank you!
Welcome back!
It was a great week! I am so excited for the year to come. Thank you to everyone who came to Back to School Night and to all of the parents who stopped in during the week to say, "Hello!" I look forward to getting to know you and your family throughout the year.
This week we practiced our routines and procedures. The kids are doing great with our Morning Routine of getting set for the day, choosing new books for their book boxes, and reading. They are already building stamina for an increased volume of reading. We learned that reading time is precious and we need to make sure we have time each day to practice. We learned that the more you read, the more you know! Just like preparing for a marathon, it is important to increase our reading at a steady pace in order to grow stronger and stay the course. Thank you for your support at home making sure your child has a quiet place to read each night (either with or without you).
In writing we have begun brainstorming topics, planning, and drafting stories. Some students are writing about their lives and some are creating stories from their imaginations. Both types of stories are great for sharing, and we have enjoyed hearing several stories already. Your kids are creative and detailed!
In math we are practicing counting, comparing, and composing numbers. We collected data about our eye color and converted it into a class pictograph. We practiced making a bar graph, and compared the information. We learned a new math game called "Tall Towers" and another math activity named "Number Splash." We also spent some time exploring the manipulatives.
In social studies we have been discussing the importance of rules and laws. We shared some of the rules that we have at home to keep our home safe and rules that we have at school.
We will continue working on all of the above concepts and begin our reading assessments this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
This week we practiced our routines and procedures. The kids are doing great with our Morning Routine of getting set for the day, choosing new books for their book boxes, and reading. They are already building stamina for an increased volume of reading. We learned that reading time is precious and we need to make sure we have time each day to practice. We learned that the more you read, the more you know! Just like preparing for a marathon, it is important to increase our reading at a steady pace in order to grow stronger and stay the course. Thank you for your support at home making sure your child has a quiet place to read each night (either with or without you).
In writing we have begun brainstorming topics, planning, and drafting stories. Some students are writing about their lives and some are creating stories from their imaginations. Both types of stories are great for sharing, and we have enjoyed hearing several stories already. Your kids are creative and detailed!
In math we are practicing counting, comparing, and composing numbers. We collected data about our eye color and converted it into a class pictograph. We practiced making a bar graph, and compared the information. We learned a new math game called "Tall Towers" and another math activity named "Number Splash." We also spent some time exploring the manipulatives.
In social studies we have been discussing the importance of rules and laws. We shared some of the rules that we have at home to keep our home safe and rules that we have at school.
We will continue working on all of the above concepts and begin our reading assessments this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Back to School
I am looking forward to meeting my new students and parents!
Back to School Night is this Thursday, August 23rd from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
If you already have your child's supplies you may bring them to Back to School Night. You may access a supply list HERE. An additional supply "wish list" is included at the Important Links tab.
Back to School Night is this Thursday, August 23rd from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
If you already have your child's supplies you may bring them to Back to School Night. You may access a supply list HERE. An additional supply "wish list" is included at the Important Links tab.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Connected Educator Map
If you are visiting this blog and you are an educator, then please consider adding yourself to the Connected Educator Map. You may find another connected classroom around the world that you and your students would like to collaborate with digitally in order to accomplish a goal or learn more about another culture. Happy collaborating!
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Summer Reading for 6-9 Year Olds
I look forward to hearing about your favorite books! My blog is always open. Stop by anytime.
Have a great summer!
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