Jackson Update
Monthly update of the happenings within the AST classroom
January
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are
FYI
Mission Statement
January in the AST room
Reading!!!!
Oakland Schools
Another great resource that we have locally is out at Oakland Schools. They not only are available for questions but also run classes to help you understand what is going on in your child's IEP world. Check out their site and see what Oakland Schools has to offer.
Acronyms
OT
These include:
• Improving academic skills needed to complete classroom tasks. Examples include: handwriting, attention span and organization.
• Addressing visual perceptual challenges that affect the student’s ability to complete school related tasks.
• Addressing fine and gross motor skills needed during class time and recess.
• Improving independence with basic self-help skills that are performed at school.
• Addressing difficulty regulating any of the five senses to improve educational performance.
PT
ASD
Great Reading and Math resource
WWW.mobymax.com
School Code: Mi5305
Username: First name
Password: First name
Great Apps for your tablets
Some of the apps listed below are free while others there may be a fee. Please check them out and see what may work for your child.
Reading:
ReadingIsland 1, 2 or 3 -
I Speak WORD - k, 1, 2 - helps students put sounds together in order to create a word
Hooked on Phonics - Has great stories and phonics activities to help your child become a fluent reader.
MonkeyWord - Great for K, 1 students who are just learning to read
Recorder - Great for having kids read into it and then have them listen to themselves. Helps to improve reading with expression.
Math:
Khan Academy - Great for all math levels, kids and adults. This free app will help you understand your child's crazy new approach at math.
Lakeshore Math - works for Grades 1-2, 3-4, the initial app is free but you'll have to purchase the different levels.
Tiffany Jackson
Email: jacksont@royaloakschools.org
Website: http://jacksonastkeller.weebly.com
Location: 1505 N Campbell Rd, Royal Oak, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 542-6500
Upcoming Events for January
Jan 12 - Keller and Oakland Kindergarten Welcome Night
Jan 18 - No School Martin Luther King Day
Jan 28 - End of 2nd marking period
Jan 29 - No School