Lower Case Letter Formations Sample of “self-talk” directions: The words beside each letter describe how that letter is formed. This language can be used when teaching/describing the letter’s formation and can be used as self-talk by the child. Line Letters: l straight line down i straight line down · dot t straight […]
We are busy practicing our decoding strategies throughout our literacy time. If the page in the Home Learning books were a bit confusing, I found a video to help show you what it could look like when reading with your son/daughter.
Building a classroom environment of independent readers and writers is a BIG part of Term 1! We work hard to develop literacy stamina so that students can work independently on various components of balanced literacy. In 1M, part of this independence is fostering choice in students in student (where to work, what component of literacy […]
On Monday your child will come home with a Home Learning folder, a “Home Reading Book” as well as a new library book (if theirs is returned). In this folder you will see a letter explaining the home learning program, October reading strategies and the home learning log where I am asking you to spend […]
Grade 1 Lollipop Words Program Dear Parents, We are excited to be sending home our first set of of sight words! These are beginning sight words taken from a list of frequently used words in children’s literature. The students will be exposed to these words daily as they work in class. Your support in providing […]
