It's tough to believe that Summer Session starts tomorrow, but it's true! I'm looking forward to getting to know my new students, and teaching some strategies to help them be successful in literacy!
As I was getting the last of my ducks in a row with morning starter activities and other assignments, I thought I could share an idea or two to help the learning that takes place in the classroom extend to the home.
There are a number of ways to help children at home with their literacy. One of the easiest ways that everyone will enjoy is to read to them, and have them read to you. A few minutes at the end of the evening is a great, quiet time to share in an adventurous tale or two. I honestly have yet to teach in a classroom where students opt out of hearing a story being read to them. It just doesn't happen. I even admit, I love reading stories to students!
Another way to help children with literacy, specifically vocabulary, is to make a game of it. Have a dictionary handy for Scrabble, or Bananagrams and play a few rounds together. You could also turn vocabulary words into 'passwords' where you can describe the word or your child can ask questions about it and you can answer yes/no, and they have to figure out what the vocabulary word is. I have played this in the past with classes, and they were always astonished to find out that they had been having fun while learning.
Okay - big day tomorrow!
See you all soon,
Ms. Handel
As I was getting the last of my ducks in a row with morning starter activities and other assignments, I thought I could share an idea or two to help the learning that takes place in the classroom extend to the home.
There are a number of ways to help children at home with their literacy. One of the easiest ways that everyone will enjoy is to read to them, and have them read to you. A few minutes at the end of the evening is a great, quiet time to share in an adventurous tale or two. I honestly have yet to teach in a classroom where students opt out of hearing a story being read to them. It just doesn't happen. I even admit, I love reading stories to students!
Another way to help children with literacy, specifically vocabulary, is to make a game of it. Have a dictionary handy for Scrabble, or Bananagrams and play a few rounds together. You could also turn vocabulary words into 'passwords' where you can describe the word or your child can ask questions about it and you can answer yes/no, and they have to figure out what the vocabulary word is. I have played this in the past with classes, and they were always astonished to find out that they had been having fun while learning.
Okay - big day tomorrow!
See you all soon,
Ms. Handel
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