https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4 Pre-k en-us 2022-10-19 03:42:17 UTC 2022-10-20 06:52:50 UTC hello@padlet.com marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2346337141 "One of the most effective ways to help children become readers and writers is to show them through your own example that you value literacy - and that reading and writing have useful purposes" (North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, n.d.). The resources provides videos of different strategies that parents can use to practice reading to their child at home. Reading expressively to any child is so much fun! ]]> 2022-10-19 04:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2346337141 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2346340227 This resource will meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities because it provides many strategies and tools that can be practiced with children on different levels at home. The at-home activity, "I Spy", can be done by using books with pictures or simple handouts. ]]> 2022-10-19 04:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2346340227 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347897971 This resource shares information for parents on how to practice phonics with kids at home that support their understanding in this component. The hands-on activity provides a variety of options for kids to chose from to do the activity. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347897971 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347900239 This resource shares different ways for parents to help their children enhance their vocabulary by using movement, having conversations, involving your child in activities, and using art. The activity can also be a hands-on activity using objects for children who do not understand the words yet. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347900239 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347912891 The resource provides sections that share what parents can do if they feel that their child is needs additional help. Every child loves to listen to books so it is a great way to make it as an every day activity and discuss the sequence of the story, as an alternative. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347912891 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347913774 1. Clapping it out: Identify syllables in simple spoken words by clapping each syllable. Students use their hands to take turns clapping out the syllables in their names and other words. 

2. Guess-That-Word: Lay out a few items or words using alphabet letters in front of the child. The child has to guess the name of the item or word before the teacher finishes saying the word.

Differentiation: Pictures can be used instead of words for lower level readers. Hands-on activities and writing activities are included for differentiated instruction. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347913774 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347915850 1. Color in the beginning sounds: On the worksheet, the children will color in the words that start with the matching sound. 

2. Letter formation using play dough: Using play doh, we create letters and spell words such as their names. 

Differentiation: "Begin with a very simple, plain alphabet font like Zaner Bloser. As children become more familiar with letter shapes, progress to different fonts that may present letters slightly differently. For example, consider how the letters /a/, /g/, /t/ appear in different fonts" (Reading Rockets, n.d.). 

]]> 2022-10-19 22:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347915850 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347915944 1. I Spy: We spot an object in the classroom and describe the object briefly to the class. The children look around and guess what the object is. The children will have a turn if they want to spy something.

2. A squirrel climbs: Choose an animal, person, or object (e.g. a squirrel). Every child will have a turn to think of something that a squirrel does and will take turns choosing words. 

Differentiation: Provide clues or pictures to differentiate. The teacher can provide an answer for the students who are unable to answer and have the children repeat after the teacher. 

]]> 2022-10-19 22:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347915944 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916095 1. Letter Sorting: Three different letters of the alphabet will be cut out from print resources . The children will identify the target letters and sort them out on a sorting letter worksheet using glue. 

2. ABC Book: During story time, an ABC book will be read to the class. The teacher will name and point out each letter. The students will repeat the names of the letters.

Differentiation: Provide activities that will have different outcomes for different students. For example, providing a picture sort worksheet for the students to glue pictures that do and do not begin with the letter. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916095 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916196 1."Simon says": It is a listening game that tells the children what to do or how to act. For example, Simon says, touch your toes. This is a fun game to play on the rug so that everyone has space to participate in the listening game. 

2. Dramatic Play: The lead teacher and teacher assistant take on imaginary roles and perform for the class. For example, the teachers use puppets to tell a story to the class. 

Differentiation: Allow children to participate if they wish to take on imaginary roles and tell their own story. Taking turns, every child gets a chance to tell the class what to do for "Simon says".]]> 2022-10-19 22:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916196 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916624 "I Spy": Pick words with easy-to-hear beginning sounds such as soap or and brush. For example, find an item on sight and say "I spy something "color" that starts with the "letter " sound. 


]]> 2022-10-19 22:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916624 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916766 Make letters: Make letters with your child using different types of materials like paint, sticks, sand, and play dough. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347916766 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347917034 Categories: Choose a category (fruit, clothes, vegetables, etc). Taking turns, add a word each to create a long string of words that belong in the category. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347917034 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347917140 Read Expressively: Vary the pitch of your voice throughout the story to make it fun, make sound effects, and different face expressions. ]]> 2022-10-19 22:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347917140 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347917271 Story Sequencing: Pick and read a short story and include picture cards (you can print out picture cards that relate to the story). After reading the story, let the child retell the story by putting the picture cards in order (beginning, middle, and end). ]]> 2022-10-19 22:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2347917271 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348009686 2022-10-20 00:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348009686 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348060971 2022-10-20 00:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348060971 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348128441 2022-10-20 01:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348128441 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348154625 2022-10-20 02:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348154625 marciajsaco23 https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348172754 "Phonemic awareness is an important skill for children who are getting ready to learn to read, or for those who are struggling to get the hang of basic reading" (Wise, 2022). ]]> 2022-10-20 02:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marciajsaco23/x0j4q6delyiwuze4/wish/2348172754