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Teaching reading across grade levels K-2

by small school

Feb 3, 2012

We are a K-8 school and several teachers team teach in grades 3-8 or they teach the same subject to, say 5th and 6th, for example.

Our principal is now considering the possibility of doing it in the lower grades. She believes I am the strongest in literacy, so if this came about, I would teach reading/writing to K-2. Does anyone actually ...See More

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KathyB On 2/03/12, small school wrote: > > We are a K-8 school and several teachers team teach in > grades 3-8 or they teach the same subject to, say 5th and > 6th, for example. > > Our principal is now considering the possibility of doing > it in the lower grades. She believes I am the strongest in > literacy, so if this came abou...See More

Feb 20, 2012

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reading

by latoya

Feb 6, 2012

how would this cmmunication resource help me as a teacher

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Reading/Dolch Sight Words

by Countryteacher

Feb 8, 2012

I have several really struggling readers this year. In the past I've only had 1-3 kids who didn't meet school set goals on learning the Dolch Sight Words. This year I have 7!!! I already do a lot of sight word activities as it is. Can you please share some of your "sure-fire" methods to help the whole class but most of all my strugglers? Thank you!

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MIchelle in MI It seems like if my kids see the word in two different books in guided reading, they own that word. We also do Razkids online and if they see the words there in one book, they seem to know it. I was shocked at how well my kids did when I tested them because we don't spend a lot of time in class specifically on the words. I do sent home about 20 tha...See More

Mar 23, 2012

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Diane Henderson Hi Country Teacher I have some FREE materials that I think will be very helpful for your strugglers.

I find that breaking things down phonetically really helps the light bulb go on. I made up an anchor chart listing the Dolch Words phonetically and I've been really successful when I group & teach them that way.

I also agree ...See More

Apr 11, 2012

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ABC Order

by Angela

Feb 11, 2012

Does anyone know of any games to practice ABC order? Thanks!

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Teach1st On 2/11/12, hernandezect520 wrote: > On 2/11/12, Angela wrote: >> Does anyone know of any games to practice ABC order? Thanks! > > Have the kids bring in their favorite book then as a class make > a list of their favorite books in ABC order. You can read their > books at the end of the day in about one month. or display them &g...See More

Feb 12, 2012

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Teach1st On 2/12/12, Teach1st wrote: > On 2/11/12, hernandezect520 wrote: >> On 2/11/12, Angela wrote: >>> Does anyone know of any games to practice ABC order? Thanks! >> >> Have the kids bring in their favorite book then as a class make >> a list of their favorite books in ABC order. You can read their >> books at ...See More

Feb 12, 2012

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ASAP HELP NEEDED

by rozita

Feb 12, 2012

Hello! I am a student teacher and I would like to have some kind of character like Elf on the Shelf to help motivate my students daily. However, I do not want to use Elf on the Shelf....Is there any other kind of stuffed animal with some kind of book that I can use to go along with this general theme???? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Pleas...See More

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Countryteacher On 2/12/12, rozita wrote: > Hello! > I am a student teacher and I would like to have some kind > of character like Elf on the Shelf to help motivate my > students daily. However, I do not want to use Elf on the > Shelf....Is there any other kind of stuffed animal with > some kind of book that I can use to go along with this > g...See More

Feb 25, 2012

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Leah You may want to view sample pages from the Kelly Bear books

Feb 25, 2012

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What is the deal with #12?

by CRS

Feb 20, 2012

I have several kids that can't remember the #12 when counting. I don't know why it's specifically #12 but it's the one they always seem to forget how to say and write...any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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maureen The 12 does not follow any pattern like most other numbers. It > does not end in teen and it also does not end in two. My kids > found 12 hard too. I'm not so sure why 11 isn't as hard, as it > doesn't fit into any pattern either. I showed my kids a couple > of sesame street clips from you tube and got them into the > 1234....12 song...See More

Mar 30, 2012

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Lisa On 3/30/12, maureen wrote: >> The 12 does not follow any pattern like most other numbers. It >> does not end in teen and it also does not end in two. My > kids >> found 12 hard too.

I am a Math Recovery teacher who works 1st grade students in a 1:1 intense intervention setting. This is a pretty common problem. I just ...See More

Apr 2, 2012

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Helping a Spec. Ed student

by Kerry

Feb 23, 2012

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I am tutoring a 4th grade student who is reading and performing math at more of a 1st grade level. The mother wants me to help her child learn math as well as reading. Are there any websites or suggestions for helping this child? I have never had to deal with a student who is this low. In my first session, he couldn't pay attention and...See More

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dan4thgr For reading I like Starfall.com for younger students. Your 4th grader might enjoy it also. To find books at 4th interest level, but lower reading level go to scholastic.com/bookwizard/ and put any of his interests in the search box and then pick by reading level. Groups.yahoo.com has mathmatters groups at 1-2, 3-4 levels. They might help you find i...See More

Feb 27, 2012

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AM Just so you know I am a sped parent not a teacher.

Forget what grade he is in other than trying to find high interest materials. Start where he is and work from there. Not being able to pay attention makes it harder so it helps to get the student physically involved as much as you can. Get creative.

If mom's OK with it chewing gu...See More

Mar 18, 2012

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Visual Cueing - Where to Go from Here

by meme

Feb 25, 2012

I'm a first year teacher and I've just done running records on the struggling readers in my class. I have noticed that in almost ALL of their mistakes they use visual cues but seem to not look at all of the letters in the words to get the correct word (for example substitute "sew" for "saw or "look" for "took").

What are some good activit...See More

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curlygirl On 2/25/12, meme wrote: > I'm a first year teacher and I've just done running records > on the struggling readers in my class. I have noticed that > in almost ALL of their mistakes they use visual cues but > seem to not look at all of the letters in the words to get > the correct word (for example substitute "sew" for "saw > or "l...See More

Apr 9, 2012

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Leap Day

by Charlie

Feb 26, 2012

Just wondering if anyone has any fun & easy Leap Day/Year activities planned...I would love to hear about what everyone is doing!

Thanks!!!

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OMG THank YOU!! We will have so much to do now! I am certainly going to check your blog daily! Thanks again!

Feb 29, 2012

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countryteacher Just curious....Diane I think you're incredible! I so appreciate all of the things you create! When do you have time to do all of this

Mar 9, 2012

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Daily Five and Working with Words

by Terry

Feb 26, 2012

I've read many articles on the Daily Five. I'm interested in knowing what other first grade teachers are doing each day of the week for their Working with Words center. Do you have a weekly routine? Thanks for all suggestions. Terry

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MissCrabtree I do my own version of the Daily Five. I read the book and tried it their way and then came up with a version that fit me and my class. I do Meet with Teacher, Read to Self, Listen to Reading (listening center) Work with Words and Surprise! For work with words we do spelling sorts from Words Their Way and my kids sort and write their words. They al...See More

Mar 22, 2012

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Annette On 3/22/12, MissCrabtree wrote: > I do my own version of the Daily Five. I read the book and > tried it their way and then came up with a version that fit me > and my class. I do Meet with Teacher, Read to Self, Listen to > Reading (listening center) Work with Words and Surprise! For > work with words we do spelling sorts from Words ...See More

Mar 24, 2012

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