Bridge the Gap by Dawn Nacker

Dawn Nacker

dawnnacker50 — 2021-04-12 17:26:30 UTC

1) I like that there is an assessment built in right in the book.
2) I like that it targets instruction for my IRP students. I can group them around the 3 areas.

Angela Zeig - Havel

2021-05-20 17:18:02 UTC

1. I like that it's predictable and easy to follow for our English Learners.
2. I like that the assessment is built in so it's one easy to access resource.

Leanne McInally - Dresden/Ebeling

leanne99mc — 2021-05-20 18:46:10 UTC

1. I love how everything needed to teach a highly effective PA lesson is spelled out for each lesson.
2. I was not familiar with the videos that were included in this PD. I enjoyed watching and learning from them.

Lorri Zieleniewski-Duncan

lorrizie11 — 2021-05-21 14:20:31 UTC

1) I am happy that there is an assessment in the book that correlates with the instruction.
2) I look forward to continuing to use Heggerty in my skill groups in special education. My students love the sequence and predictability.

Sara Cocco-Messmore

2021-05-25 20:00:08 UTC

1. I like that there are assessments, activities and progress monitoring tools all in 1 place.
2. I am excited about the QR codes within the manual. I think it is a quick way to check to make sure I have an understanding of what is being taught/explained in the book.

Holly Rose - Ebeling

2021-05-28 18:27:36 UTC

1. I like that there is an assessment included with the book allowing for targeted instruction for students.
2. I like the straight forward "I do, we do, you do" lesson format.
3. I like that there are QR codes included for reminders of hand motions and consistency.

Melanie Budnick- Collins/Roberts

2021-06-01 17:26:07 UTC

1. I love the scaffolding in the lessons themselves (I do, we do, you do)
2. I'm also happy to see the assessments built right in to the book. That will help with leveling and finding the right lessons for each of my students.

Kristie Marks - Beacon Tree & Browning

kristie_marks — 2021-06-02 17:03:40 UTC

1. The assessment and ongoing progress monitoring tools will be a great resource to individualize and guide instruction.
2. Explicit Teaching!
3. QR Codes

Elizabeth Bojaj- Roberts

2021-06-03 17:50:28 UTC

1. I like that there is a built in assessment in the book that then allows you to look for the targeted lessons.
2. I also like that the lessons involve hand movements which is engaging for students.

Amy Stowe - West Utica

2021-06-07 17:13:08 UTC

1. I love that the P.A. Assessment is right there for you to use.
2. The QR codes will be very handy to use.

Donna Guzdziol - Dresden

2021-06-07 18:19:24 UTC

1. I like that there is an assessment and progress monitoring built in.
2. I also like that it targets specific
skills and I can meet the individual needs of my students.

Krysten Robinson- Dresden

krysten_robinso — 2021-06-07 19:31:30 UTC

1. I love that there is a placement assessment.
2. I like that there are movements to keep the kids engaged.
3. I like that it can be used as an extensive assessment for IRPs.
4. I like that it is a short 5-7 minute lesson.

Danielle Price - DeKeyser

2021-06-08 19:28:38 UTC

1. It seems user friendly.
2. I also love the placement assessment. This will help easily group my students.
3. Lessons are targeted and quick!

Stephanie Tonkin- Ebeling

2021-06-10 17:51:33 UTC

1. I love that there is a placement assessment to help guide me where to start with my students.
2. I also love that there are QR codes to use as a resource!
3. Lastly, I love how this will help me meet my students individual needs as well as to help promote progress with my students IEP goals.

Luma Alaowad-West Utica

2021-06-11 18:43:44 UTC

1. I like that there is a placement test, anchor lessons, and progress monitoring tools.
2. I also like the short and targeted lessons.
3. I I think that it will be very beneficial for our ELLs since they will have to repeat, respond, and learn the proper pronunciation.

Lauren Sprow - DeKeyser Elem.

2021-06-25 22:28:47 UTC

1 - The built-in assessments make this so easy to use. It takes a lot of work off of my plate.
2 - I can open to the section I need and the lessons are right there, ready to go.
3 - It's ok to repeat lessons when necessary, giving students more exposure to the skills.

Brianne Williams - Schwarzkoff

2021-06-29 18:59:23 UTC

1- Placement tests that allows us to focus in on exactly what each student needs with the lessons provided.
2- QR codes will be handy!
3- The hand gestures - I will probably reference them again once I receive the book.

Karen Fraser - Crissman

2021-06-29 20:23:19 UTC

1. Placement assessments as well as additional assessments for progress monitoring
2. Ready to implement lessons along with teacher tips
3. Lessons are 5-7 minutes long so are easily doable during small groups instruction

Darrin Millar- Schuchard

2021-07-04 15:52:41 UTC

1. I think the QR codes are a great idea!
2. The placement assessment will allow for deliberate and targeted instruction.
3. This looks like it is very easy for teachers to use.

Dena Dornfeld - Harvey

2021-07-06 21:27:36 UTC

1. The placement assessment will give me the confidence I need to start instruction.
2. I appreciate the layout of the lessons and the I Do, We Do, and You Do format.
3. Looks like an easy curriculum to use - nice, short, specific lessons.

Emily Taubitz-Ebeling

emilytaubitz — 2021-07-08 02:58:11 UTC

1. I am pleased that there is an imbedded assessment. I think it will be invaluable as a 3rd grade teacher to help diagnose what deficits students have in their phonemic awareness skills.

2. I am excited to see that this resource has lessons that target each skill that will be assessed.

3. The idea of a short phonemic awareness lesson to start my reading groups is something that I am looking forward to adding to my skill set next year.

Karin Donnelly - Dreden

2021-07-16 03:32:18 UTC

1. I Like that it is easy to use
2. Not a lot a prep to implement
3. Lessons are included in the book.

Renae Kane- Monfort

2021-07-16 21:32:13 UTC

1- Placement test allows the teacher to know exactly what the student needs additional work on
2- Quick 5-7 minute lessons that have the I do/we do/you do model to follow
3- This looks like an easy to use book, with the understanding that there is limited time in the classroom.

Nichole Krol-Schuchard

nicholekrol — 2021-07-25 20:09:29 UTC

1. Having assessments to target instruction and progress monitoring to continue to guide instructional moves is an important part of this resource.
2. This resources will give us another lens to discover areas of need for striving readers and the materials needed for daily, explicit instruction in the area of phonemic awareness.
3. This is a realistic resource that takes little planning and very little time out of our instructional minutes, yet has the power to have a meaningful impact on student learning.

Stacee Teasel - Switzer & Plumbrook

staceeteasel — 2021-07-28 03:25:27 UTC

1. The placement assessment allows the teacher to focus on exactly what the student needs.
2. QR codes will be helpful.

SAiello - Browning

2021-07-28 14:43:45 UTC

1.) This assessment will give me the info. needed to begin instruction for my students individually.
2.) It appears that this should be an easy curriculum which should be consistent and quick.

Dottie Rice - Schuchard

2021-07-28 14:43:53 UTC

1 - a targeted placement exam
2 - QR Codes to help model the lessons

Lizbet Agrusso (Harvey/Oakbrook)

2021-07-30 18:06:24 UTC

1> I really like how it scaffolds the lesson and students are actively participating and engaged
2> The assessments and progress monitoring that are included will help support students and teacher.
3> I like how hand gestures and tips are included as well.

Sara Tocco- Browning

sara_tocco — 2021-08-01 03:33:09 UTC

1. The assessment will provide me with the ability to target specific instruction.
2. The I do/ we do/ you do model is great.
3. The anchor lessons seem user friendly and the QR codes will also be helpful.

Tracy Kammerer-Jack Harvey

tracykammerer — 2021-08-01 18:40:56 UTC

1. The placement assessment allows an opportunity to target the instruction for students where needed and progress monitor.
2. Lessons are quick to implement and very easy to use.
3. QR codes are great

Margaret Kotula-Oakbrook

2021-08-02 03:46:30 UTC

1. Making the hand gestures correctly and uniformly will help in small group and whole group.
2. The placement/assessment will show me where to begin with each student.
3. QR codes will be helpful, as well.

2021-08-04 13:54:06 UTC

1) The assessments will assist teachers in identifying specific needs of students.
2) The explicit instruction will help teachers to implement with ease and fit into their schedule.

Matt Tepper - Roberts

2021-08-15 14:02:51 UTC

1. The placement assessment
2. I love the hand motions. They are easy and universal for all students.

Chris Horwood - Flickinger

2021-09-03 12:18:19 UTC

1). Added practice and participation.
2). placement test

Rachelle Visca - Collins

2021-09-03 13:01:05 UTC

1. More focus on the assessment.
2. I would love to have the book as I participate in the PD.

Emma Wagner Distelrath

emma_wagner — 2021-09-03 13:10:52 UTC

1. Hand gestures for adding/deleting sounds.
2. Having lessons that are scaffolded for our students.

Taylor Bay- Schuchard

2021-09-03 13:28:46 UTC

1. Placement assessments allow for targeted instruction.
2. It appears to be easy to use/implement and sounds engaging for students.

Julie Busch- Dekeyser

2021-09-03 13:46:22 UTC

I love the hand gestures. They will be so useful for all students but especially ESL students.

Tina Mow-Plumbrook

tina_mow — 2021-09-03 13:54:30 UTC

The placement test seems easy and quick. I feel having the anchor lessons will be helpful, especially for this upper el teacher who is a bit out of practice with teaching early reading skills.

Hannah Naren- Dresden

2021-09-03 14:34:19 UTC

1.) Placement assessment
2.) The hand motions are universal for all students

Jennifer Heywood - Beck

2021-09-03 14:35:25 UTC

I appreciate that the program is: 1) explicit and systematic, 2) targeted and focused on older students' needs, and 3) quick and easy to implement.

Cori Horne

2021-09-03 14:36:53 UTC

I love the placement test, progress monitoring made available, and the hand motions are awesome!

Lauren Sekerak-Morgan

2021-09-03 14:38:24 UTC

1. Placement tests
2. Hand gestures for adding and deleting sounds.

Jenny Scott- Schwarzkoff

2021-09-03 14:47:26 UTC

-placement assessment
-hand motions, and lessons included

Katelyn Ronse-Wiley

2021-09-03 15:00:16 UTC

1. Universal hand motions
2. Consistency of the lessons
3. Placement assessment -allowing me to personalize instruction for each student/small group

Nichole Allen - Duncan

2021-09-03 15:09:20 UTC

1. The placement assessment & scoring page will help me to target instruction.
2. The videos for universal hand motions were helpful.

Margherita Cannatella- Malow

2021-09-03 15:22:34 UTC

The hand gestures are easy to follow and students will be able to be engaged and follow along with you. These lessons will help you to give positive feedback and able to correct students on how to say the word with the movements.

Amy Stowe- West Utice

2021-09-03 15:31:13 UTC

*placement assessment
*universal hand gestures
*explicit, focused and individualized instruction

Alessandra Biancucci-Browning

2021-09-03 15:38:21 UTC

I like how there is an initial assessment for starting point and how the visuals will be helpful for instruction as well.

Breanne Ceriotti- Oakbrook

2021-09-03 15:47:39 UTC

1) The placement test will be helpful to see where each student is and what he/she needs to work on.
2) The hand motions are helpful as a visual support when asking students to break apart words.
3) The I-do, we-do, you-do lessons appear to be easy to implement and ready to go!

Lynn D'Amico-Duncan

2021-09-03 15:59:17 UTC

1.) Placement assessment - looked like a good way to get an idea where 3rd graders might be. Also looked like a more effective tool than F & P
2.) The hand motions idea was an interesting way to help with syllables and sounds.

Miranda DeVoogd

2021-09-03 16:08:48 UTC

1. placement assessment
2. explicit, focused and individualized instruction

Bonnie Syler - Switzer

2021-09-03 16:20:38 UTC

1.) Placement test for accurate starting point.

2.) Book seems easy to follow for third grade with quick, engaging lessons.

3.) Practical applications for IRP students as well as others.

Jody Kish-Flickinger

2021-09-03 16:46:04 UTC

1) I like that there is a Placement Test within the resource. The PAST was very helpful last year.
2) QR codes for hand motions are very convenient to have.
3) I like that it offers targeted Tier 2 instruction for my IRP or bottom 30%.

Allison Buscemi-

2021-09-03 16:49:19 UTC

-Placement test followed by targeted practice.
-Offers consistency with student learning.

Michele Santiago-Burr

michele_santiag — 2021-09-03 17:27:55 UTC

1. Hand signals are helpful in teaching phonemic awareness.
2. Deleting is an advanced skill.

Marie Phillips-Schwarzkoff

2021-09-03 17:39:44 UTC

1. Phonemic awareness must come before phonics.
2. There are different levels of phonemic awareness development.
3. Explicitly teaching mouth awareness is especially importand for ELs.

Natalie Ford- Duncan

2021-09-03 17:49:54 UTC

1. Placement assessment is a great start.
2. Seeing how the hand gestures are used was helpful.
3. All materials needed are in the book!

Dayna Thompson - VA

Inspired2teach — 2021-09-03 17:59:51 UTC

1. The placement assessment to begin instruction at each students level.
2. The I do/we do/ you model is great for scaffolding learning.
3. The QR codes are great for providing a visual.
4. The 5-7 minute lesson is focused and will keep students engaged.

2021-09-03 18:08:59 UTC

Gabriela Nikollaj - Schwarzkoff.
- initial assessment
- keep gestures consistent
-student's proficiency in early and basic phonemic awareness is a must before moving to forward

Jennifer Nowakowski-Duncan/Monfort

2021-09-03 20:33:59 UTC

Take aways....
*Great support for older students that do not have mastery of all PA skills.
*Better geared towards Tier 2 and 3 interventions than previous books.
*Better support and easy access for videos to help teacher effectively teach the lessons

Mary Beth Pries/Wiley

2021-09-03 22:27:08 UTC

1. How to use the book and I am happy I will get the book!!
2. I think the hand gestures will be very helpful.

Diana Gambino - Browning

2021-09-03 22:37:56 UTC

1. The reciprocal teaching with I Do, We Do, You Do
2. This is specifically targeted instruction for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students as opposed to Tier 1 with the Primary Curriculum.
3. Assessment is included and can be used as an extensive assessment for students with IRPs.

Pam Czerkis-Beacon Tree

pamela_czerkis — 2021-09-04 01:20:20 UTC

1. The placement test helps give definitive results on how to best focus on student needs.
2. The gestures with the quick/hit lessons can be completed in 5-7 mins. which is very reasonable in our already jam-packed daily schedules.

Berta Shallal- Oakbrook

2021-09-04 01:40:20 UTC

Take aways
1. Consistency is key.
2. Great for ELs as mouth modeling is needed to master the English language.
3. Hand gestures are key to teaching and learning phonemic awareness. Thank you for adding QR codes to model hand gesturing, this visual teachers appreciates it!

Jessica Mike- Plumbrook

2022-01-17 12:43:54 UTC

1) I like the anchor lessons- I Do, We- Do, You-Do and the added QR codes for hand gestures. This will come in handy!
2) I like that the placement assessment is included within the book and that you can focus on the specific area that a student is struggling with.

Jill Lee - Duncan

2022-01-17 14:04:42 UTC

1. The placement assessment as a starting point.
2. The modeled lessons - I - We - You
3. The hand gestures

Messmore, Riva Hannish

riva_hannish — 2022-01-17 14:20:56 UTC

Take away:
1. Consistency is key.
2. Great for ELs as mouth modeling is needed to master the English language.
3. Hand gestures are key to teaching and learning phonemic awareness. Repeated exposure is so important for gesturing, this visual teachers appreciates it!

Elyesse Riedel - Ebeling

2022-01-17 14:34:20 UTC

1. The initial placement test and the assessments at the end of the lessons will help to gage where each of my students stand in their understanding.
2. Hand motions and visuals for students are important while completing lessons.
3. Lessons should be about 5-7 minutes and can easily be done during guided reading time in small group instruction.

Jennifer Stamevski - Harvey

2022-01-17 15:11:05 UTC

* I do, we do, you do modeling
*Consistency is key!!
*Lesson are short, 5-7 minutes, focusing on one skill.

Noor Haddad - Schwarzkoff

2022-01-17 15:37:48 UTC

1. There is an assessment in the book which I really like.
2. I really like "I do", "we do" and "you do" lessons.
3. The QR codes are super helpful in reminding me of the hand motions I need to do for every lesson/activity.

Elizabeth O'Donnell-Crissman

2022-01-17 16:01:20 UTC

1. Assessment targets specific place to begin.
2. Able to incorporate into the day with a 5-7 minute lesson.
3. Progress monitoring resource will help support the next steps.

Dawn Bazzy Crissman

2022-01-17 16:29:32 UTC

I find that showing placement in mouth and hand gestures are most helpful.

Jodi Baker-Harvey

2022-01-17 17:53:10 UTC

-Placement testing
-targeted practice for individuals
- consistency

Kaley Ball- Ebeling Elementary

2022-01-17 18:32:13 UTC

1. The initial placement test will help guide where these students need to be when starting using Bridge the Gap.
2. These lessons should be quick and around 5 minutes long.
3. This book is meant for your tied 2 instruction as the yellow book is tiered 1.
4. This will help the gap with struggling readers with word meaning for grades 2nd and up.

Heather Premcevic- Harvey

2022-01-17 19:21:21 UTC

Two things I will take away from this are the placement tests and the hand gestures. I think this will really help with a adding a visual for students.

Deanne Fisher- Ebeling

2022-01-17 20:29:43 UTC

1.I will definitely use the initial assessment!
2. Be quick, targeted, and consistent
3. Use with Tier 2 & 3.

Lisa Hunter- Crissman

2022-01-17 23:23:33 UTC

1. The initial placement test will help guide my focus. 2. 5-7 minute focused lesson will allow me to be consistent and use daily. 3. Hand gestures are beneficial

Lynn Ulbrich-Morgan

2022-11-08 14:50:44 UTC

1. I plan to use the initial assessment with "bottom 30" students.
2. I plan to incorporate the mini lessons into my small group instruction.
3. I am interested in using the hand movements as I teach different skills.

Meredith Weiss-DeKeyser

2022-11-08 15:23:52 UTC

1. Assessments provided to target individual learning needs prior to beginning instruction.
2. Short, predictable lessons are more easily incorporated into our daily routine.
3. Progress monitoring to determine next steps.

Lauren Delfin- Flickinger

laurendelfin — 2022-11-08 17:21:55 UTC

1. Lessons are quick and short.
2. Can be used to help with my EL student.

Cheryl Hyslop-Monfort

2022-11-08 21:05:40 UTC

1. Hand gestures are helpful
2. Placement assessment
3. Immediate feedback for students

Jacqueline Lamkin-Ebeling

2023-11-07 13:29:42 UTC

Keeping lessons short 5-7 minutes

Keeping lessons consistent and predictable

Increase student opportunities to be actively engaged in their learning.

Looking forward to using the placement test.

2023-11-07 13:45:26 UTC

I love the hand gestures that go along with manipulating the sounds.

It will be extremely helpful to have the QR codes to scan to remind me of the motions that go along with the manipulation fo sounds.

Placement test will be helpful to target where students will begin.

Julie Kady - Duncan

2023-11-07 14:08:00 UTC

The placement assessment will be helpful to target and plan instruction for small group/intervention.
I liked that the gesture videos provided ideas for scaffolding support with the motions.
Short, predictable lessons that should be easy to implement

The placement test will be helpful to plan for where students are at.

2023-11-07 14:24:17 UTC

Progress monitoring will be extremely helpful.

Jennifer Trupp

jennifertrupp — 2023-11-07 14:26:16 UTC

The assessment will help me target specific needs.

The hand motions will give students a visual.

Giving students immediate feedback.

Michele Resk - Oakbrook

2023-11-07 15:36:11 UTC

The placement assessment targets a student's area of concern.
The hand motion will provide a visual aid that will help keep students focused

Margaret Kotula-Oakbrook

2023-11-07 16:18:11 UTC

The QR code reader for hand motions are extremely helpful for beginning lessons.
This is great for IRP student interventions. It's quick and easy...5-7 minutes.

2023-11-07 16:47:05 UTC

The placement assessment will be benefical for choosing a starting skill for each small group.
The QR codes throughout the book can be a great tool to see Heggerty in action.
Focusing on 5-7 minute activities

Geneveve Martin UCS Virtual - Harvey

genevievemartin3 — 2023-11-07 16:54:12 UTC

Looking forward to using the QR codes for hand gestures.

Keeping lessons quick and consistent.

Using it is a progress monitoring tool for IRP's.

Christina Sorrow- Wiley

2023-11-07 18:03:35 UTC

Using the placement assessment will be quick and great for guiding instruction within the book.
The QR codes with hand gestures are easy to use and revisit
The short lessons are great lesson openers to LC groups.

Dena Dornfeld - Harvey

2023-11-07 18:55:33 UTC

I have several EL students in my class and a couple in my IRP groups. The hand motions will be most beneficial. Love the QR codes!

Rachel Vincler- Beacon Tree

rachelhojnacki — 2023-11-07 22:47:35 UTC

My EL students will benefit from the consistency of these lessons. All students will benefit from the hand motions.