So when did reading become so difficult? Five parts to the reading process, I hear you ask? Those of us old enough, remember the old SRA readers during the 60’s and 70’s. You worked your way up a color coded category of readings. I believe red was the lowest and gold was the highest. When ...
The teaching of spelling is one of the most difficult tasks that a primary or elementary teacher can tackle. The process and art of spelling actually takes complex knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, knowledge of dozens of letter sounds and complex rules for combining them. Even when a child has the basic phonic skills and ...
Being a teacher of autistic children, I am always looking for unique ideas, strategies and technological devices that can assist me in providing the best education possible for my children. As many people know, there are varying degrees of autism, and oftentimes one will hear the term “Autism Spectrum Disorders” to encompass the broad range ...
Most parents of children between 3-5 years do not feel the necessity of teaching their children to read at home. “Where is the time and what’s the need when they will be going to school, next year” they explain. Understandably, when both partners work they are bound to be pressed for time. At best, they ...
Most people have never heard of a part of the reading process called Phonemic Awareness. Everyone knows that phonics is the actual sounds of the letters. Phonemic awareness is carrying this a step further and putting the letters together. Some people learn this with little practice, while others have to be taught. This is a ...
While teachers and day cares can use their specialized training to educate your child there are many ways that you too can provide important lessons to your pre-schoolers…and have fun doing it! These alphabet lesson plans will help you give your child a head start or the extra help they may need. Learning about letters ...
While there are hundreds of programs produced to teach phonics and phonemic awareness, the Letter People have maintained a remarkable market share and public interest. Proof of this is demonstrated in the current marketability of the out of print original Alpha 1 program by New Dimensions and later parent centered World Book-Childcraft Reading Readiness Program. ...
There is something about penguins that fascinate kids. Maybe it’s their childlike appearance or their funny way of walking. Whatever it is, it engages kids in learning. This selection of books are sure to have your students eager to learn more. NONFICTION Penguin ChickLet’s Read and Find Out Science by Betty Tatham This Let’s Read ...
Kids love technology. There is something about their little 21st century brains that understands tech, can integrate gadgets, and can learn effectively through the computer. I have found technological based learning to be an effective tool in helping my children and my students learn. The problem is, too many games for the popular gaming consoles ...
