Early Literacy
Pre-K through Third Grade January's Edition 2017
Kindergarten & School Readiness... Join the Planning
Kindergarten Transition ... What is in your plan?
Successful transition into kindergarten requires each building to plan school connections for the students, for the families and for the community. What is in your SIP plan? Look for more information to be presented to you about kindergarten transition activities and school readiness awareness for the community.
3 Foundational Literacy Skills ... Is instruction needed in your room?
In KG-3rd grade students must use these foundational skills. Can your students segment, blend and rhyme words, understand vocabulary that is spoken and written and have automaticity with letters and sounds?
These three professional development videos will support.
State Assessment Important Dates
FCS will be hosting specific testing workshops prior to administration of the test. More information will be coming shortly.
Best Practice ... Shared Reading
Pre-Teach Only the Most Critical Vocabulary
1) Provide a simple explanation.
2) Tie the word’s meaning to a kid-friendly example.
3) Connect the word’s meaning to the text.
4) Assess students’ general understanding.
- See more at: http://www.smekenseducation.com/Pre-Teach-Only-the-Most-Critical-Vocabulary.html#sthash.dAemvQkQ.dpuf
Spread the word FCS Montessori Open House
Thursday, Feb 23, 2017, 04:00 PM
Durant-Turri-Mott Elementary, 1518 University Avenue, Flint, MI, United States
Michelle McQueen
Email: mmcqueen@flintschools.org
Website: fcsearlyliteracy.weebly.com
Location: Flint, Michigan
Phone: (810) 760-5260
Facebook: facebook.com/flintmontessori