Fact Fluency - Doubles

                           
                            Doubles Facts




                  

Using cups and sticky notes is an easy and fun way to practice math facts.  Here, we used the above visual to help us understand the concept of "doubles."  Then we practiced our facts by writing them on the bottom of the cups.  The answers go on the sticky notes and the students have to match the fact on the cup with the correct sticky note.  You can mix up the placement of the sticky notes every few rounds!


                        
                      

Sight Words Roll and Read

               ROLL and Read!

     








We try to find as many fun and exciting ways to practice our sight words.  Sight words are words that do not follow phonetic rules and need to be memorized to increase reading fluency.  Here is a game called Roll and Read that can be used to practice and make it fun at the same time!

Reading Folders

Reading folders are a great way for students to practice reading at their level and improve their fluency which means to "read like we talk."The incentive chart is a great and easy way to make it fun! This reading time can also count towards your nightly required reading time!

Don't forget to record it and pass in your reading calendars!

School wide

Schoolwide Title 1

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself.  My name is Lynn Locantore and I am the new Title 1 teacher here at CES.  Prior to this position, I was a 2^nd grade classroom teacher in the Monomoy Regional School District on Cape Cod and have been teaching in various different capacities for the past 11 years.  After relocating, my most recent teaching experience was as a long term substitute teacher in first grade here at CES.  I am thrilled to be onboard full time as the Title 1 teacher for first grade!

This year our school has qualified to follow a Schoolwide Title 1 model. What does that mean?  This means that both the reading specialist and I, are able to assist MORE students in first grade!  Our groups are more fluid, meaning students will be working with us when needed throughout the year.  Students in a Schoolwide program could receive support for just a few weeks or a full yearlong intervention, this would all depend on the needs of the individual student.  We will be working in small groups both in and out of all the first grade classrooms.  Students are identified by looking at data from grade level assessments, teacher referrals, and classroom performance and observations.  The teacher and I will work as a team to decide how much support is needed.  We will work on additional math and reading skills that are individualized based on the student needs.  These skills are taught small group through a variety of different hands on activities and games that are aligned with our math, reading and phonics curriculum.   

Parent Communication

You may see some games come home with a Title 1 stamp on it that we worked on in small group.  Please take advantage of these resources!  They are not only great practice for the kids but fun too!  If you have any questions regarding any activity that comes home from Title 1, please do not hesitate to email me at llocantore@dcrsd.org.

Check out the Title 1 and Reading Specialists blog often to check out all the fun activities we are doing!