This week finally feels like we're looking like first graders. The class has been working hard building their stamina for reading and writing independently. The first graders have been able to read for about 6 minutes consistently and write for 3 minutes before they need a break or declare "I'm done!". Becoming independent is such a process during this time of year, but I just know this group will amaze me soon enough and things will start to click.
This weekend I changed a few things on this website to help it be a better resource for families and first graders. Birthday weeks are now posted for each child. I am not aware of any food allergies, but all edible treats need to be purchased from a store. Daily and weekly schedules have been updated so that you have an idea of what we do when. We have started working on sight words to help students become fluent readers. I introduce 5 each week, then we practice them through different activities each day. Today we started on the second column of words. Once we have made it through the first 25 words, I will check in with students to see which words we need to review again before we move to the next 25. The last item I added was a link to the Road to Success website. You can find that by clicking on the "Reading" tab.
Tomorrow Upland is doing a fundraiser night at Menchie's. 20% of each purchase will be donated to the school. A pink flyer was sent home today with more details. Thank you for your continued support of our great school!
Have a wonderful week!
This weekend I changed a few things on this website to help it be a better resource for families and first graders. Birthday weeks are now posted for each child. I am not aware of any food allergies, but all edible treats need to be purchased from a store. Daily and weekly schedules have been updated so that you have an idea of what we do when. We have started working on sight words to help students become fluent readers. I introduce 5 each week, then we practice them through different activities each day. Today we started on the second column of words. Once we have made it through the first 25 words, I will check in with students to see which words we need to review again before we move to the next 25. The last item I added was a link to the Road to Success website. You can find that by clicking on the "Reading" tab.
Tomorrow Upland is doing a fundraiser night at Menchie's. 20% of each purchase will be donated to the school. A pink flyer was sent home today with more details. Thank you for your continued support of our great school!
Have a wonderful week!