I made this summer slide handout and 20 activities parents can do during the summer. I know I could have added more, but thought this was a start. Sharing free resources with you. It is under Free printables https://t.co/nw0bvfRomP
The list of decodable texts that can be to used in the classroom/ shared with families continues to grow!
Here are 6 that you can access for FREE online:
@SCDSBLiteracy#DecodableTexts#EduTwitter#Literacy
Literacy kits are coming together! @qvhwdsb
Shoutout to my amazing student teacher who is a laminating and cutting pro at this point πβ€οΈ
Each kit will be equipped with word lists from @TheSixShifts!
More updates to come as all of our goodies arrive in the mail π₯°π @RSHWDSB
Explicit and systematic phonics instruction is ONE part of a comprehensive literacy program but a CRITICAL part! UFLI is now available in π¨π¦ @saundersbookco π #RethinkingReadingPeel
If you could build shared LITERACY KITS for all divisions in your school, what essentials would you include?
(kinder, primary, junior, intermediate)
So far Iβm thinking..
πgood quality whiteboards
πmagnet letter tiles
πorthographic mapping templates
πword lists
ALERT: The significant snowfall in #HamOnt while ended, continues to restrict travel, Jan 26. Road conditions for side streets are snow covered and icy. Buses are not running. As such, schools, childcare centres, and administrative buildings are closed.
Itβs not just students who need Maslow. Teachers need:
1) feel safe / supported
2) emotional connection/ relationships
3) feel respected
4) attention/ appreciation
5) value within the team
6) Volition/ autonomy
7) innovation/ creativity
8) self care
...and just like that, week one is done! We had an amazing first week, we had fun playing games and exploring learning materials. @qvhwdsb has some wonderful and eager grade one students π₯°
After many many hours..my class is finally (almost) ready for Tuesday! I can't wait to welcome my lovely grade one students. I know this year is going to be a wonderful one π₯°β€οΈ
Phonological awareness is an oral skill that involves rhyming, noticing syllables and hearing sounds that are in words. Check out some fun activities to practice this skill, that is a building block of reading!
Local teachers, are you wondering about our Classroom Mini Marsh kits?
The kit includes:
πAlmost everything you need to care for a variety of marsh plants + a snail
πCurriculum-based activity sheets about wetlands
Register by Sunday (March 27th) at: https://t.co/cHHweKX6Zo
ALERT: For Friday, February 18, all schools, child care, and admin buildings are closed. Transportation is cancelled and all remote, eLearning, and in-person learning is cancelled. Severe weather procedures are in effect. Have a safe and restful Family Day weekend.
ALERT: Transportation is cancelled from significant snow accumulation, drifting snow, and icy road conditions underneath the snow, especially in rural areas. All remote, eLearning, child care, and in-person learning is cancelled today, Feb 4. Schools/admin buildings are closed.