Title I Reading - Oct 2024
October 1st, 2024
I can't believe October is already here!
We are in full swing of reading intervention! Feels good to have the routine back in place. See below for Tips for Reading at Home and a peek into What's Happening in the Reading Room!
Hope you are enjoying these semi-cooler temperatures and beautiful Autumn colors as much as I am!
-Mrs. Girodat
Reading Folders
Keep an eye out, we will have reading folders coming home SOON to those who receive Title Reading services! Inside you will find practice word lists, passages, etc. as well as a Reading Log for you as the parent/guardian to sign daily after practicing with your child.
Blending Visuals when Reading
I often use a color-code to help developing readers. I ask them to think of a Stop Light...green means "Go", yellow means "Slowww Down", and red means "Stop". I use this as a visual for students so they can picture how blending works in words.
Spelling Strategies and Visuals
When spelling/writing words, we use a few different strategies and visuals:
1. First, we stretch the words out slowly like a slinky so we can hear all of the sounds. We begin with our hands together at midline, then use our hands to stretch the sounds apart.
2. Next, we tap each of the sounds with a little pause between each sound. We tap using our index finger to thumb, the middle finger to thumb, ring finger to thumb, then pinky to thumb, and repeat for additional sounds in the word.
3. Last, we write the sounds (letters) as we say the sounds.
