Greetings Family, I just wanted to send out a note to let you know that we've dropped another resource. It’s an ebook that focuses on the short vowel, /I/. It’s aligned to the CCSS, and includes simple sentences, helps build fluency, and allows the child to decode CVC words. I’ve also included sight … Continue reading New Resource: Short Vowel i
Sight words & Reading
There is a push in lower grades for children to memorize the list of sight words that are comparable to their grade level. Sight words are frequently used words in a text that students recognize instantly without sounding them out. They account for about 75% of words that beginning readers see in a book, and … Continue reading Sight words & Reading
Annotating the Text
Annotating the text is a great skill to use during reading. It allows the child to take notes, highlight important information to find later, identify unknown vocabulary words, phrases, or ideas, and jot down their feelings and thoughts about the text. Does your child annotate while reading? If they don't, please start using this skill. … Continue reading Annotating the Text
Building Comprehension Skills
Comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what is being read. For a child to comprehend the text, they must be able to read fluently, understand vocabulary, and make connections between what they read and what they already know. Comprehension allows a child to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a competent … Continue reading Building Comprehension Skills
The Georgia Milestones
If you've been following Educationally Speaking on social media, you know that I started a series called, Educationally Speaking. If you didn't catch the first episode, we talked about the GA Milestones with my special guest, Mr. Trennis Harvey. You can find the replay here. Make sure you subscribe so that you can receive notifications … Continue reading The Georgia Milestones
