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Accelerated Reader

We now have library books. Make sure that your child is reading their library book to you each night. Once they have read their book 3 times, then please initial beside their book title in their red AR folder so that I will know they are ready to take a test on the computer. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy reading!!

Lesson Plans

Please check out pod blog for up to date lesson plans for each week. Our pod blog is: http://firstredpod.blogspot.com

Spelling Practice Tips

*Spell out a word using Scrabble tiles
*Write the letters on individual pieces of paper, have your child put the pieces together to form the words.
*Form the shapes of the letters of the words using Cheerios
*Use the "cheerleader" method ex... give me a "d"...give me an "i"...give me an "g"......what does that spell? dig!
*Do a magazine or newspaper search for the entire word or just the letters of that word
*Write some words on a separate piece of paper and have your child put them in alphabetical order
*Write a word using different spellings and have your child pick out the correct one....ex...dig, deg, dig
*Take your turn, have your child choose a word and you write it. Let your child check it.

Reading Tips for Home

Many parents ask, "How can I help with my child's education?". The answer....read to them, with them or listen to them read. Each method has its own rewards. When you read to a child, they can listen to your tone, your expression, and your pacing. When you read with a child, it gives them confidence. When you listen to a child read, you get a glimpse of how they are reading, you can aid with unfamiliar words, and can question them about what they have read.

Here are some tips for reading with your child:
*Read the words out loud together at the child's speed. Have the child point to the words as they read. If a word is read incorrectly, have the child repeat it.
*Ask the child what they think will happen next.
*Try to read from 5-15 minutes every day.
*Have the child read to others: Grandparents, older siblings, other family members, baby-sitters.
*Find a place that is quiet, private, and comfortable.

Reading with your child will demonstrate to your child that you feel reading is important. Rereading the same book will help the child build confidence and comprehension. Not to mention the warm feeling your child will feel when they know this is time for you to spend just with them!

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

AR books and tests

Please make sure that your child is reading their library book each night. Once they have read it 3 times then sign their folder so they can take an AR test and get another book. This daily practice helps them with their fluency!!

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Upcoming Class Events

December:
11th-Millbrook Players Field Trip (No chaperones needed)
11th & 12th-Readinga and Math Post tests
18th-Students last day



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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Class Schedule 2014-2015

Mrs. Britt’s Class Schedule
1st grade
2014-2015

7:45-8:00-Character Education/Morning Work
8:00-9:00-Math
9:00-9:30-Reading (Whole Group)
9:30-10:30-Reading (Small Group)
10:30-11:00-Tier 2
11:00-11:29-Language (Spelling/Grammar/Writing)
11:29-11:48-Lunch
11:48-12:15- Language (con’t)/AR time
12:15-12:55-PE
1:00-2:00-Social Science
2:00-2:15 Snack
2:15-2:30- AR/Pack and Review the day
2:30- Take car riders
2:30- Take 1st load bus riders
2:40-Take 2nd load bus riders

Music-Week 2 Fridays-1:00-1:40
Counseling-Week 1 Fridays-1:00-1:40
Library-Week 2 Thursdays-8:30-9:00
Computer Lab-Tuesdays-9:40-10:15



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