A Teacher's Guide to Words Their Way - Second Story Window. If you've visited our blog before, you know that we are big fans of Words Their Way (shortened to WTW).
This is an assessment-based, differentiated, leveled approach to spelling and word work. Here's a little background on our experience with the WTW program: It's encouraged, not required in our district. 15+ Reading Strategies for Unknown Words {Tips for Parents} One thing that is almost certain as kids are reading aloud to us is they will come across words they do not know.
Even if we pick out “just right” books for them, there will be a few unknown words in the text. (Please note: if kids have too many words that are unknown, the text is too hard for them and will cause frustration.) 15 terrific resources for close reading.
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Though their products are not included in the roundup below as these resources are free, I encourage you to check out their Close Reading Portfolio or request a demo of the product here. They’re a fantastic company and I believe their interactive close reading exercises are among the best on the market. Close reading is an important part of Common Core because it helps students think and reflect deeply on the text.
My Mommy Reads: Book Builder FREE. I can't believe I haven't shared this resource before today!
I'm so mad at myself! I LOVE Pioneer Valley Press' online bookbuilder! They have a paid version and also a free version. A Special Sparkle: Teaching Kids with Dyslexia. When you go to school to become a special education teacher, you learn so much about the laws, IEP's, teaching reading, and generally ways to accommodate students with special needs.
There is one slight problem with this system. Teachers are rarely taught specific strategies for specific disabilities. With a change in schools, my students are now a mix of high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with dyslexia. Having a strong background in ASD, I've spent this year focusing on my skills for teaching with dyslexia in mind. Favorite Fairytales on YouTube. 11 Free Reading Websites for Kids. 10 Things You Have To Know When You Teach Reading - Education to the Core. Great Websites for Read Aloud Books & Read to Me Stories - Edventures with Kids. Kids love to hear stories - ask any child and I'll bet they tell you that one of their favorite parts of their day is read-aloud and storytime!
Listening to a book helps kids to develop better concentration and listening skills, engages their imagination, increases their vocabulary and enhances their desire to be a reader as they grow. I love to encourage parents to read to their child each day. That 15 minutes of storytime has so many wonderful benefits! In addition to parent/child read-aloud time, families can also include online read alouds and audio books as part of their child's literacy activities. Daily 5 & Houghton Mifflin.