STAR READERS
Shine Like a Star
STAAR and MAPS Ready
- Please ensure that your child is going to sleep early, and eating breakfast. We want to make sure every student is set up for success to show everything that they know on their state assessments!
Show what you know!
We have worked hard to learn our strategies, now it's time to SHOW what you KNOW! You've got this!
Use the Tools! If you are taking your test on the computer there are various tools available to use including an on-line dictionary. In addition, we will have book dictionaries available for both paper testers and online testers.
Believe in yourself!
Don't doubt yourself! Have the confidence and belief in yourself! Believe in you, the way that I believe in you!
Time to talk the talk and walk the walk! Let's do this!
We are ready to ROCK!
Please Return Library Books
We are almost to the end of the school year. We are collecting all library books.
If you have past due Library books, please return.
THANK YOU!!
Reading EXPO
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Books
WHAT IS CINCO DE MAYO?
Many think that May 5th is Mexico’s Independence Day. Not so (that day is celebrated on September 16th). Cinco De Mayo, a Mexican American holiday celebrated mostly in the United States and parts of Mexico, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over France at the Battle of Puebla.
Celebrate mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to all our marvelous STEM Academy mothers!!!
How do you celebrate Mother’s Day? If your perfect gift this Mother’s Day is spending time with your child or children, there’s no better way than reading a book together. Alternatively, if your goal is to let your partner distract your children while you go take a nap, these books are a great way to do that as well.
What kind of book are you looking to read this Mother’s Day?
See a few endearing, fun, and full of love ideas below.
Celebrate JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Below are some excellent books about Jewish heritage.
Support For Students With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties
Ideas from Parenting Pod.com/dyslexia
- So, what is Dyslexia?
- Who is at Risk?
- Activities for Kids at Risk for Dyslexia
- Activities for Children who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia
- Dyslexia 101 for Parents – Understand what your child is struggling with
- Dyslexia 101 for Children– Teaching your kid on how to self-advocate
- Adding Visuals to the Reading Material
- Learn New Vocabulary Words in a Context
- Reading with your Child
- Hands-on Learning Experiences
- Use Audio-books
- Provide them with easy-to-understand structure
- Nurture those things they love and are talented in
- Online applications and other resources
- You can make a difference!
Ten Things to Help Your Dyslexic Child--Yale
Words: Vocabulary Development is Important for All Ages
WHAT CAN YOU DO AT HOME?
Play Games with Books!
Create a Word Collage - Gather a big piece of paper, colored paper, glue and a scissors. Write down words that you have learned from your books and create a word collage to always remember those words.
Adopt a Word - Choose a word that is new to you that you love and enjoy using, and make that word known to everyone you know! Teach what that word means and how to use it in conversation to others.
Suggestions to broaden your vocabulary:
-Find or create a daily word dictionary.
-Try the Vocab-u-splat App to learn new words!
-Play Word Games like Scrabble, Boggle, or crossword puzzles!
Read Books about words such as Max's Words.
Bonnie Villarreal
Email: bonnie.villarreal@ectorcountyisd.org
Website: https://www.ectorcountyisd.org/Domain/2592
Phone: (432) 552-2580