Wh Questions ~ ❓ (First Grade, Second Grade)

There is a song that I like to teach students when it comes to wh question words (who, what, where, when, why).  I use the "Wh Song"  (*taken from a song by Dr. Jean Feldman)", as well as the card below, to help First Graders learn these common sight words.  I also use these cards with First and Second graders to remind them to "ask questions when you read".  Good readers read for meaning, not just to decode words.  When your First Grader brings this card home at the end of the week, ask them if they can sing the "Wh Song" and read these words to you. 

* http://drjean.org/html/lyrics/lyricsTotalRdgVol2.pdf

Zap!

The game of  Zap  is a fun and simple way to practice sight words/ high- frequency words at home. To play, take words from the  sight word list that your child is working on and write them  on popsicle sticks.  Also include a few sticks that say “ zap” and “ take two”.  Put all of the sticks, word side down, into a cup or mug.  Players take turns drawing a stick and reading the word on it.    If you get a stick that says “zap”, you have to put all of your sticks back into the cup.  The winner is determined by who has the most sticks when the cup is empty.

These popsicle sticks are from a dollar  store.  You could also use index cards and turn Zap into a card game.  Zap  can be modified  for kindergartners by putting letters  on the sticks instead of words.

Welcome

Dear Families,

Welcome to Title 1 Reading!  I look forward to getting to know your children and helping them along the path to becoming stronger readers.  Due to the fact that my hours are less than a classroom teacher,  I thought this blog might be a good way to keep you informed of the things that your child and I will be working on during our time together.

Feel free to contact me through my email abbiesavukoski@danvers.org or by calling me at Thorpe through the main office.

Best,
Mrs. S.