Mrs. Matthews' Educational Tips for Parents by Mrs. Matthews https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v en-us 2017-09-17 19:26:40 UTC 2023-01-24 15:40:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Addition Facts patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188259918 By the end of first-grade, your child should have instant recognition of addition facts with sums through 20.  Though websites are helpful, flashcards are the most effective way to master addition facts.  We will be using the flashcards you provided to practice in school and will keep you informed of how you can support this effort at home.
 
]]> 2017-09-17 19:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188259918 Give Your Child a Jumpstart in Reading patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188263816 If your child is an emerging reader you can help by drilling your child with Fry Words.  If your child is reading fluently and above grade level, this will not be necessary. I have attached some information about Fry Words below. ]]> 2017-09-17 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188263816 First Hundred Fry Word List and Flash Cards patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264357 2017-09-17 20:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264357 Second Hundred Fry Word List and Flash Cards patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264445 2017-09-17 20:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264445 Third Hundred Fry Word List and Flash Cards patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264549 2017-09-17 20:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264549 Editing Marks patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264863 Your children are learning editing marks. These will be an amazing help to your children as they improve their writing skills. A copy will soon be added to your child's Laker Binder and a copy is also attached below. ]]> 2017-09-17 20:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188264863 Emerging Readers patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188281859 Here are some great books at the beginning first-grade level. ]]> 2017-09-17 23:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188281859 Advanced Level Books patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188282667 Here are some popular books for advanced readers. ]]> 2017-09-17 23:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/188282667 Amazing Eagles Theme Song patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/192673824 We are the "Amazing Eagles." Here is a link to our theme song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf7qEvXBW_k

We like this one, too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ArnbiHx6hk]]> 2017-09-30 13:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/192673824 GREAT Reading Website patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/195013940 For extra practice with reading I like to recommend the STARFALL website.  The LEARN TO READ, IT’S FUN TO READ, I’M READING options have some really good choices for reading practice.  Link: http://www.starfall.com
 
]]> 2017-10-08 16:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/195013940 HOMEWORK POLICY patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/277361075 We have modified our homework policy in the Lower School. Here are are some excellent articles about homework:

The Homework Myth
https://www.alfiekohn.org/homework-myth/

Does Homework Improve Academic
Achievement? A Synthesis of Research
http://emilkirkegaard.dk/en/wp-content/uploads/Does-Homework-Improve-Academic-Achieve%C2%ADment-A-Synthesis-of-Research-FIXED.pdf




]]> 2018-09-03 20:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/277361075 Mrs. Matthews' Phonics Stories Link patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/278231211 Please visit my You Tube Channel to review Phonics skills.
https://www.youtube.com/user/PhonicsStories

]]> 2018-09-06 00:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/278231211 Memorizing Doubles Facts patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/279183171 Please use these rhymes to help your child memorize doubles facts.  You can use this page any way that you wish to help your child.  Some parents cut the page to create flashcards. ]]> 2018-09-09 18:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/279183171 Chapter Books for Emerging Readers patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/370389179 2019-07-06 20:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/370389179 AR Information (Accelerated Reading_ patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/741002239 2020-09-12 14:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/741002239 patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/741003810 2020-09-12 14:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/741003810 How can I help my child become a better Reader? Click on this link for ideas: patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/1307511188
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OgBgbMD2s_HGHIjB0GA5BK8B3iYCF2-x

]]> 2021-03-14 15:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/1307511188 patricia_matthe https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/1307512985 2021-03-14 15:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/patricia_matthe/lxmlshmn9i2v/wish/1307512985