Early Literacy
Pre-K through Third Grade, April 2017 Edition
#5 Let's talk about so called "sight words."
#6 Cn u rd ths? A guide to invented spelling
#8 Reading choices in the classroom
What has been proven to work for improving writing instruction
There are Four recommendations
Click on the "Show More" to watch the video for each recommendation
1.Provide daily time for students to write
2.Teach students to use the writing process for a variety of purposes.
Reading Achievement... More than just Academics
Executive Functioning Skills
Findings suggest that curricula designed to improve executive functioning skills as well as enhance early academic abilities may be most effective in helping children succeed in school.
2. Emotional Control
3. Flexible Thinking
4. Working Memory
5. Self-Monitoring
6. Planning & Prioritizing
7. Task Initiation
8. Organization
I want my hat back, by Jon Klaussen
We found a hat, by Jon Klaussen
This is not my hat, by Jon Klaussen
Grant to Bolster up Classroom Libraries
Second and Third Grade Teachers FunShop
Second & Third Grade Teachers please plan on attending a PD planned just for you. Spend a few hours with your fellow teachers. There will be food, free classroom materials and hourly stipends. Laura Tortorelli from MSU will present on phonics instruction for students that did not acquire these skills in kindergarten and first grade. It will be held May 17th from 4-6 at central office in the curriculum cave ( old print shop).
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade Staff
Michelle McQueen
Email: mmcqueen@flintschools.org
Website: http://www.flintschools.org
Phone: (810) 760-5260