For handwriting, I use a mixture of resources from our Wonders reading and writing curriculum and EBLI (Evidenced-Based Literacy Instruction). Wonders has online, interactive activities, as well as printable practice pages. EBLI uses resources from Peterson Handwriting. I have been using the Peterson Handwriting verbal letter formation cues with some changes to the wording.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI)
The founder of EBLI, Nora Chahbazi, put together this informative letter to parents that explains the system and also provides a link to their website in which you can find further information if desired.
English Language Arts
McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders is an integrated curriculum that uses thematic units incorporating science and social studies concepts to build strong readers and writers. The Wonders curriculum includes:
Reading/Writing Workshop
- Students are immersed in literature that engages in collaborative conversations to support and develop comprehension and use of reading strategies.
- The weekly thematic concepts are used to develop writing skills for different types of writing (ex. personal narrative, informational writing, etc.)
Literature
- Quality fiction and informational text
- Rich, vocabulary development
Leveled Readers
- Use of leveled readers to meet individual/small group needs in guided reading work
Foundational
- Building skills in phonemic and phonological awareness, phonics, and developing knowledge and use of high-frequency words
- Knowledge development in basic grammar concepts
Assessments
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Welcome Spring!
We have gotten a lot of compliments on our spring bulletin board! The kids absolutely LOVED the idea of turning themselves into butterflies!
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