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Word Books
In my classroom I encourage a lot of invented spelling. The mental act of writing comes before and supports reading. “Writing before reading” refers to this sequence. When writing, students already have a word in mind and are deconstructing it into individual sounds. Reading is a more advanced skill. When reading, the word a student…
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Greeting Cards to Connect Social Emotional Skills with Language
Social Emotional learning meets Language! Perhaps the most important aspect of early childhood education is social emotional content. Teaching lessons as a group is one thing, but incorporating independently chosen activities is another. That’s why I adore these greeting cards. Students can choose to make one and thusly practice social emotional skills on their own!