Monday, October 01, 2012

October Skills to Work on at Home

Reading:
·        One to one matching-does what you say match the words in the book.
·        Using the following reading strategies when stuck on a word:
o       Check the picture
o       Check the beginning sound
o       Cross Check
§        Does it look right?
§        Does it sound right?
§        Does it make sense?
·        Reading 20 minutes or more a day.

Writing:
·        Using mostly lowercase when writing.
·        Spaces between words.
·        Starting to use a period.
·        Using as many sounds as possible. (Mainly beginning and ending sounds.)
·        Stories can be read by student.

Math:
·        Counting and writing numbers to 100, soon to be 120.
·        Recognizing numbers to 100, soon to be 120.
·        Adding and subtracting using manipulative and number under 10.