Uppercase Letter Learning!

We continue to work hard, learning and enjoying the uppercase letters! Playing with letters is very important and very hard work for little minds. I would encourage letter play for all Kindergarten students. This is doubly important for those who struggle recognizing uppercase letters quickly. If your child hesitates longer then three seconds when trying to recall the name of an uppercase letter then they need to continue  playing games and working hard. 

I know when we think about learning letters and sounds we automatically think we should be practicing with worksheets. While this is not totally out of the question, it's  becoming more and more widely known that the more play like we can make our 5-6 year old's learning the more likely they are to retain the information.  Some fun activities to try include:

Or you can download my alphabet soup game. 

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We've also started rhyming. This is a very important skill to have to help understand word spelling and hearing chunks in words. 

Letter Knowledge Fun and Games

I know that sometimes working on Letter Names and Sounds can seem so boring for us adults but right now your child is primed and ready to start recognizing all capital letters. Lowercase letters will not be an expectation until after 2nd quarter.  Making it fun can make it easier and more enjoyable. There are a ton of activities to do with your child. First I'm just going to share what your child does in the classroom or with me. Now remember, I work with all kids now. If your child is working with me it is because I'm working closely with the classroom teacher. Your child's classroom teacher will advice you of any concerns.  The classroom teachers have sent home a copy of the Phonics Dance. If you're interested in learning more information you can find the home site here:   

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In my room I'm supporting the classroom teacher by working with students individually to work on letter naming fluency. So basically I'm checking to see how quickly they recognize and say uppercase letters. Practice at home will help support this skill.

Here are some fun ways to do this:

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Welcome Back to School - Kindergarten!

I love this time of year. Everyone comes back eager to learn and refreshed from summer break.   The Title I staff  will spend the first couple of weeks in your child's classroom for about half an hour during reading. We are taking this opportunity to get to know all the students.  At this time we may also  help the teacher with some "show me what you know activities" or assessments.  We like for this adjustment period to be as easy and smooth as it can be for all involved. Assessment at the beginning of the year is as simple as seeing if they can: write their name, how many uppercase letters they recognize, rhyming skills, pencil grip and scissor usage, and their book knowledge. 

At CES, our mission is to offer each child the best possible education that we can. In order to do this we must all work as a team. The Title I reading staff and the classroom teachers meet  frequently to ensure all students are receiving the best reading instruction possible. When the classroom teacher is ready to begin small groups,  Title I reading teachers will support the classroom teacher by working with groups in their regular classroom or they may be taken to the Title I classroom.  We are excited to say, we now work with all students!  If your child happens to be apart of a group that is working with the Title I staff this does not mean that they are struggling or in need of extra assistance. If your child is struggling your child's classroom teacher will let you know. 

Kindergarten

Coming Soon!