Greetings!
January is the perfect time to set goals for children of ALL ages. It's called "New Year Resolutions" and is an excellent tradition to begin as a child. Tip 3 will provide information on getting started. The poem below, is a clicky motivator!
Good, better, best,
Never let it rest.
'Til your good is better,
and your better is best!
Happy New Year!!!
Carla Pennington Kirby Reading Specialist, MA |
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| Tip 1 My Word Book | |
Once a week, I asked students to tell me a special word they wanted to learn to read. Kids whispered the word in my ear and I wrote it on one of the index cards in their "My Word Book". On the back of the card they drew a picture of "their" special word.
Try this and you will be surprised at how readily children will learn to read words of "interest" to them...words as big and varied as Disneyland, Tyranasaurus Rex and hula hoop. Before you know it, they will have a book full of words that they never imagined they could read. Motivation and interest are powerful learning tools!
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| Tip 2 Label the Room | |
My teenage son thought I'd gone bonkers when he recently came home to find his bedroom "labeled". (purely for illustration purposes) However, it quickly brought back memories of how I had done this in grade school to help him learn to read.
Once the labels on items in the room have been up for a week and read by you numerous times, it is fun to take them down and have your child read and tape them on the correct objects again. Labeling the room was something I did in my classroom, as well. It provided a constant visual of common words, for students to learn.
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| Tip 3 New Year Resolutions | |
Teach your child to set and reach goals while he or she is still young. A New Year's resolution is the perfect example of a great goal setting opportunity. It is a promise you make to yourself. There are different types of resolutions and children will need ideas of specific ones for their age. (personal, family, school, sports) It is important to limit the number and keep them specific and simple.
The example above is one of many New Year's coloring sheets that you can make into resolution pages for your children to color and write some attainable goals. You can print them at http://www.morecoloringpages.com/happy-new-year_coloring_pages.html Offer suggestions if your child struggles to come up with their own ideas and be sure to provide your child with positive reinforcement through out the year! |
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 Mission Accomplished
"This book is about me!"
5-9 yrs Great for the child intriqued with Outer Space, as they lead a team of astronauts on a mission to the moon or planet of your choice. Story is woven with child's name through out. You are included on the dedication page as the giftgiver!
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I READING
You may have riches
and wealth untold.
Caskets of jewels,
and coffers of gold.
But, richer than I,
You can never be.
I had a mother,
Who read to me.
This poem is attached to every musical angel playing the alphabet tune ..."abcdefghijklmnopq
rstuvwxyz. Now I know my ABC's, tell me what you think of me!"
IREADING Angel
A great incentive & reward for little ones and "thank you's" for Mothers and Grandmas! (6 x 6 inches)
- Hair color choice
- Personalize name on heart
- Heart clip holds note or gift card from you!
- Plays Alphabet tune
Only $6 ea. plus $4 ship/hdlg for any # ordered. (No ship cost if you pick up in Sandpoint)
Handmade with love by me.
Send check & your home address with written order.
Mail to:
Carla Kirby
1521 Northshore Dr.
Questions:
(208) 255-2530 |
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