Download this free phonemic awareness today! Recent discussions occurring online, in journals, …
Download this free phonemic awareness today!
Recent discussions occurring online, in journals, and at conferences are creating uncertainties about what phonological awareness instruction will be most effective with which children. This guide addresses some of these questions by using what we currently know from the scientific research, from teacher experiences, and from observations in clinical teaching environments for children who struggle with reading.
The outline of the resource includes: Section 1. Reading Research, Instructional Practice, and Phoneme Awareness 1.1 When should reading research influence instructional practices? 1.2 What is Phonological Awareness? Why is it Important? Section 2. The Who, When, What, and How of Teaching Phonemic Awareness 2.1 Who needs to be taught phoneme awareness? 2.2 When should phonological awareness instruction begin? 2.3 What phonemic awareness skills should be taught? 2.4 How should phonological awareness instruction begin? 2.5 How much phonological awareness time should involve phonemic awareness activities? 2.6 Is there any value in beginning phonological awareness instruction with larger units, such as syllables? 2.7 Do onset-rime activities have a role in early phonemic awareness instruction? 2.8 What are manipulatives and how can I use them when teaching phoneme awareness? 2.9 Is it important to teach phoneme awareness with tasks like phoneme deletion and substitution? Using sound chains to teach phoneme awareness
This video library features the teaching practices of a diverse cross-section of …
This video library features the teaching practices of a diverse cross-section of kindergarten through second grade teachers from across the country. The teachers introduce their students to reading through a variety of methodologies. The library includes nine half-hour classroom videos showing teachers and students engaged in effective reading practices; three half-hour longitudinal videos that show individual students developing reading skills over time; and one half-hour library overview. A video library for K-2 teachers; 12 half-hour video programs, one half-hour overview video, library guide, and Web site.
" Translate the current research on reading into classroom practices that teachers …
" Translate the current research on reading into classroom practices that teachers can deploy tomorrow. We know that reading is an active process that is impacted by the text, task, and sociocultural context in which the reading occurs."
Use a reference that you all have access to to complete this …
Use a reference that you all have access to to complete this text features chart/cheat sheet. Students can use this as a reference as they read non-fiction.You can complete this together as a class, in small groups or individually, depending on the needs of your students. Consider filling out each feature as you explicitly teach it and demonstrate how to effectively use the feature. Then allow students to practice the skil with your guidance.
From bringing you closer as you share stories to having a special …
From bringing you closer as you share stories to having a special time together at the end of the day, reading aloud to your children has many benefits. Reading isn’t just a part of the school day but a lifelong practice you can reinforce and celebrate at home. You can share favorite books, explore new titles, and read aloud together.
What does it look like to read aloud to your children? A child who might not read independently can sit with you side-by-side as they listen to you read a picture book. Independent readers might take turns reading aloud a chapter book with you as you explore a favorite book from your childhood. The possibilities are endless!
In this blog post, Monica Burns has nine tips for reading aloud to your children. Reading aloud can happen at any age.
This is a series of informational videos for the ongoing Play. Learn. …
This is a series of informational videos for the ongoing Play. Learn. Grow. Together! early learning public awareness campaign launched in 2019.
The series of content is called Together We're Learning, to promote early learning through basic everyday activities. *Talk *Listen *Read *Play *Sing *Pretend *Laugh *Cook *Chores *Walk
This lesson provides teachers with support for using text-dependent questions and Common …
This lesson provides teachers with support for using text-dependent questions and Common Core literacy strategies to help students derive big ideas and key understandings while developing vocabulary using the text "Tomas and the Library Lady". With the help of the English-speaking local librarian, Spanish-speaking Tomas is encouraged to assume the role of family storyteller, finding that he cannot only be a learner but a teacher as well.
This website is a great place to find resources (that need to …
This website is a great place to find resources (that need to be purchased) to support the development and implementation of a sound wall in your classroom.
In this trickster tale, Bear and Hare are involved in a gardening …
In this trickster tale, Bear and Hare are involved in a gardening partnership. Industrious, clever Hare makes a deal with BearÄ Hare and his family work Bear's land and split the crops in half. In the end, Bear learns that he has to do hard work to be rewarded.
Toy Theater playfully teaches conceptual foundations with online interactive games and activities …
Toy Theater playfully teaches conceptual foundations with online interactive games and activities that have real educational value. Find resources for math, reading, art, music, puzzles and games.
A crew of sailors captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton is trying to …
A crew of sailors captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton is trying to reach the South Poles ice cap when their ship, Endurance, is blocked by the ice and is crushed by moving ice a month later. The crew camps on the ice and then Shack decides they should travel in lifeboats to Elephant Island and from there to the whaling station on South Georgia Island.
A boy named Taro helps Jiro-San, a wise old man, clean up …
A boy named Taro helps Jiro-San, a wise old man, clean up the beach for the giant sea turtles that swim ashore to lay their eggs. While he waits, he learns about the rewards that come from being calm and observing the world around you.
This site is full of free (and paid) resources to help teachers …
This site is full of free (and paid) resources to help teachers and students.You can filter by age, grade, subject, and more.Search everything from back to school, orange shirt day, and subject specific topics to find great resources.
Two ants, along with others from their nest, set out to gather …
Two ants, along with others from their nest, set out to gather crystals for their queen. Initially staying and keeping crystals for themselves, the two ants eventually learn to be happy in their familiar nest.
The UFLI Foundations Toolbox contains all the lesson resources to accompany the …
The UFLI Foundations Toolbox contains all the lesson resources to accompany the lesson plans provided in the UFLI Foundations manual. Every lesson has companion resources that will help you implement the lessons efficiently, effectively, and consistently.
Some of the companion lesson resources you will find below include:
Lesson slide decks Decodable passages Home practice activities Games and activities for additional practice
The Virtual Teaching Resource Hub was developed to assist teachers as they …
The Virtual Teaching Resource Hub was developed to assist teachers as they explore new ways to teach foundational reading skills using technology. This site has tools for reading instruction and intervention with children in the elementary grade levels.
*Lesson structure *Instructional activities *managing behaviour *tech tools and tips *webinar series
Spiders are endlessly fascinating and a great school subject because they offer …
Spiders are endlessly fascinating and a great school subject because they offer plenty of teachable topics that span the curriculum. We've tried to provide some of those topics here in these lessons, as for all their amazing physical features and unusual habits, spiders, with just a few notable exceptions, pose little threat to humans and are creatures deserving of understanding and respect. It's our hope that, as you work through the activities, your students will gain a new appreciation for spiders.
"Unite for Literacy pictures a world where all children have access to …
"Unite for Literacy pictures a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures. With a goal of cultivating a lifelong love of reading, Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages." (AASL)
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