September 2016 “I attached a document I found online that was free… and it’s my theme!! I love the reading strategies mixed with the fun superheroes. I think my students will love them. I simply mounted them on colorful construction paper, laminated them, and now they make an awesome and functional room decoration!” Bethany, Hilfiker […]
In the Spotlight: Sandra is the WILDCAT READERS’ Coordinator at North Union Elementary. This program continues to be amazing with school-wide support, and test scores to show its success. 85 students are mentored by 22 mentors 4-5 days a week. Added this year: When a student finishes a book and the lessons with it, the […]
How fortunate to have dependable mentors from St. Johns mentoring the students at Sunbridge School. Amanda shared her “Word Bank” motivator to build vocabulary. To the Mentors: Word Bank If the student misses a word, please print it on a “word dollar” and place it in the Word Bank Envelope. Extra “word dollars” are in […]
Thank you Faith for sharing your own creations, and some pinterest ideas you incorporated into your creations! Please enjoy the attachments: INSPIRE READING LESSON PLAN FA Mentor Helps FA Parent Communication: When the student finishes a book, Faith sends home all of his/her learning materials, progress report and the book. “In the parent letter that I send home at this time, I […]
Thank you Alicia! Recently I saw these ideas while visiting Alicia: High Frequency Words Ice Cream Scoops A student receives a “scoop” when he/she can read the words on the corresponding list. Each student has color coordinated (Scoop 1, Scoop 2…) High Frequency Words on a ring to practice with her/his mentor. Using this Scrabble game […]