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90 Minute Reading Block

by Connie

Jun 19, 2011

Does anyone have a template for implementing a 90 minute reading block? What components of Language Arts is not allowed?

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Michele I don't have a template since I don't have my work hard drive with me, but I don't use stuff like grammar worksheets and such. As far as I know, phonics, phon. awareness, spelling, vocab, writing, reading, etc. are all allowed. Some people interpret that differently, but I incorporate reading and writing throughout the block. The basic format is 30...See More

Jun 19, 2011

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Teri It's amazing how similar early literacy classes and high school intensive reading classes can be.

On 6/19/11, Michele wrote: > I don't have a template since I don't have my work hard drive > with me, but I don't use stuff like grammar worksheets and > such. As far as I know, phonics, phon. awareness, spelling, > vocab, writing,...See More

Jun 30, 2011

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My new consulting newsletter for early literacy

by Cindy Hewitt

Jul 12, 2011

I have launched my consulting business, Cook the Book. I provide suggestions for books and coordinated recipes to add interest in early literacy skills. You may send your email address to me if you would like to be added to my client list. I am a retired teacher with 32 years of classroom experience in early childhood classrooms. I used this techni...See More

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early literacy workshop

by debbie

Aug 18, 2011

I am giving a workshop for kindergarten teachers on early literacy. I have 2 hours. I want to be informative but not boring and include hands on activities. Does anyone have any ideas?

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Gen F. combine lots of information with lots of visuals..as for activities perhaps incorporate or suggest a few from these resources:

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hope this helps to get things started and good luck -sounds fun and interesting :) Gen F

Aug 22, 2011

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Sue Berlove I think you might be interested in looking at 3 Bags Full Finger Puppet Pouches--an early literacy resource that is hand made in Bolivia. Each pouch is a storybook, with eight knitted finger puppets inside. the puppets snap onto a scene on the outside of the bag. A great way to bridge print and play...wonderful for story telling and other language ...See More

Aug 24, 2011

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Do you offer workshops on early literacy?

by Sue Berlove

Aug 24, 2011

I just posted information about 3 Bags Full Finger Puppet Pouches. Now I need to explain why I am posting on this chatboard when I am not a teacher!!!

I have a small fair trade business, based out of Toronto. I work with a group of poor Bolivian women, who developed these sets of finger puppets. I import and sell them. My passion is fair t...See More

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Reading resources

by Whitney

Sep 1, 2011

Worth checking out: [link removed]!

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Vita Viviano On 9/01/11, Whitney wrote: > Worth checking out: [link removed]!

Thanks, Whitney, this indeed a very good resource!

Nov 5, 2011

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Working with Children who may be nonverbal

by Megan Crowley

Sep 2, 2011

How would you incorporate ditechs or pods into a classroom where some children may be nonverbal and some may not be?

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Great SMARTboard Lessons!

by Miss U

Nov 14, 2011

Any teachers out there looking for some easy adaptable SMARTboard lessons K-2? If so check these out (made for Reading Street but would work with any balanced literacy program)! Enjoy :)

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sabrina On 11/14/11, Miss U wrote: > Any teachers out there looking for some easy adaptable > SMARTboard lessons K-2? If so check these out (made for > Reading Street but would work with any balanced literacy > program)! Enjoy :)

Nov 18, 2011

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