Re: I hate fountas and pinnell reading stations
Posted by elaine on 4/04/09
Bev, I have had minimal experience with F & P reading centers,
but I am not a fan. We are currently exploring new reading
programs for the fall,I would love to hear suggestions from you
and your 32 years of success. Thanks so much.
On 1/26/09, Well said, Bev wrote:
> On 1/25/09, Bev wrote:
>> My way of teaching reading is so much better than the
>> confusion. I do not think the students are learning!!!I
>> Hate trying to teach a reading circle while kids are
>> crawling on the floor. I have 32 years of SUCCESS! When
>> is someone going to put a stop to this madness?
>> Worksheets can ask creative questions and students learn
>> to sit and focus which they need in our society! We
>> seldom even sit together at a table anymore to have our
>> meals. On yearly tests they must be able to sit and focus
>> for long periods of time not sit on the floor and play a
>> confusing game. What are we doing to our students if we
>> do not give them the opportunity to stretch their ability
>> to sit quietly , think and focus and answer questions on
>> paper? It is a process and will not be mastered unless
>> they are given opportunities to succeed.