ASL and Letter Sounds Song

We are learning that every letter has a sound and using sign language every day! This is a very good song other than the sound for x is not x. See Video. :)

Number Recognition and Math

We are working on writing and being able to identify numbers in math.

Proper Writing Formation

We are working on correct handwriting and letter formation in phonics by trying to write letters correctly on the lined paper. Please see video.

Discover Intensive Phonics Video!

These students independently made a game from the phonics program I teach them every day. It is real teaching when they model the things I teach to other learners. This went on for 10 minutes but I only recorded a brief clip for you to see. :)

We Are Learning to Read

Kindergarten students are learning how to read every day whether they are reading familiar environmental print found from restaurant wrappers or new words and sounds they learn at school or home. Every child develops these skills at their own pace but they are more than capable to pick up on how to read in Kindergarten. Studies show that children who are read to at home have a higher likely hood to have a love of reading throughout the years.

DIBELS progress monitoring will be tested every other week for strategic and intensive studets. The mid year benchmark will be given in December. It would be beneficial to practice with your child at home every day for a few minutes. Here are a list of suggestions:
*letter names and letter sounds
*dolch sight words on flashcards
*breaking words into sounds by listening.. IE: your word is cat ....then they say ......c-a-t
*reading consonant vowel constant words from paper IE: what are the sounds? = c-a-t
*Reading Swirl books from our classroom or checking out library books from the school library. AR suggestion is .5-.8 mid year kindergarten. Please see me for questions.
*non sense words
Note: Reading is comprised of many of these ideas put together, not just being able to do one area really well. I am always available before or after school to answer any questions on your child's reading development.

This is a great website I have found if you want free games or flashcards to practice at home:
http://www.kellyskindergarten.com/
There are so many good ideas to practice specific to the kindergarten level.

Thank you for your dedication to your child's academic success. :)

Mrs. Miller

Literacy Centers

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