Miss Esler’s Reading Tips #2
When a child reads a fully decodable book, he/she can use his/her knowledge of phonics and his/her word analysis skills to decode unfamiliar words. Because the child can figure out every word in the book, he/she feels successful, which in turn helps him build fluency and develop good reading strategies. Decodable readers are sent home each week in the gray activity folder. In addition, your child has access to listening to them being read and is able to read them on his/her own from RazKids, along with leveled texts. The PTO has paid for a subscription for your child for the year! Student name: ___ I would like more paper copies of decodable readers sent home. ___ I would like my child’s login information for RazKids so that we can access it at home. Teachers and parents can become frustrated when their students/children are not becoming accurate readers, writers, or spellers. The following are some strategies commonly taught that can make reading, spelling, and writing more difficult for many students:
Our class has a variety of seating: wiggle cushions, standing tables, ErgoErgo chairs (known as orange chairs in our class), yoga balls, Hokki stools (known as wobble chairs), and even traditional chairs! Sometimes students get to choose to stretch out on the floor too!
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