Title 1 News
January 2016
A NEW YEAR BRINGS GOALS, WANTS, AND WISHES...
Complete this FUN activity! Drag to to desktop to print or it can be downloaded from: http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2010/12/new-years-writing-project.html
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6 Minutes of Reading REDUCES STRESS by 60%
Reading REDUCES STRESS more than playing video games by 600% or talking a walk by 300%
Reading is an effective MEMORY BOOSTER
Engaging children in reading may be one of the the MOST EFFECTIVE ways to leverage SOCIAL CHANGE
Reading INCREASES EMPATHY in children
Are you finding these interesting? Find many more here...
http://writerswrite.co.za/the-benefits-of-reading-an-infographic
THE POWER OF READING>>>LINKS TO VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Want to give your child a major learning advantage? (Of course! Who doesn’t?!)
Here’s how…
Help them build their vocabulary! Kids with a large vocabulary understand more of what they read and hear.
So big vocabulary=big learning!
Exploring new words on a regular basis is one of the best ways parents can support learning at home. !
Visit these 10 tips:
Sight Words
These words are recognizable words that no longer require effort from a child. They provide children success in their reading efforts.
Try these 6 FUN sight word games apps...
http://iteach1to1.blogspot.com/2014/11/ipad-apps-and-activities-for-sight-word.html
FINDING "JUST THE RIGHT BOOK"
WINTER READING CHALLENGE
Join my Reading Challenge for the Winter months...
"Snow Many Books" to READ!
The challenge has 20 types of books! Geared towards kids aged 6-12. The best part is that you should be able to easily find books for your child for each of these suggestions in your home library or school library. Encourage your kids to reach for authors with whom they may be unfamiliar. This challenge is intended to help your children "read outside the box".
I'd love to see some pictures of you and your child experiencing books...please email them to me at tara.steiner@k12.nd.us. Let's make this a family fun event!
If you want to have a printout of the book ideas...visit the website:
http://www.clarescontemplations.com/2015/12/2016-reading-challenge-for-kids.html
I challenge YOUR FAMILY TO READ this WINTER!
Read 10! Read 10! READING CLUB
Bring in the completed sheet and receive a PRIZE!
Everyone loves a PRIZE or TREAT, right?
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD & READING AT HOME
Contact Info
Title 1 Teacher
Oakes Elementary School
Email: tara.steiner@k12.nd.us
Website: oakes.k12.nd.us