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Greetings!
May all your New Year's Resolutions come true, as you leap into 2012!!
Tip 1 will help you stick to some of those goals. If you're needing ideas for decoding words, Tip 2 is time-tested awesome!! Happy New Year!! Carla Pennington Kirby Reading Specialist, MA |
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| Tip 1 Behavior Charts - free | |
The countless times I have aimed to make positive changes with my students or son, I have incorporated CHARTS with stickers marking goals met each day. This works for all sorts of positive behavior building; potty training, chores, homework, spelling, healthy eating and exercise, which I have used for myself and even my mother!
There is something about a colorful visual taped in full view on the fridge or bedroom door that keeps you reminded of a success you want to achieve, especially when there is a reward at the end! This illustrated Reading Chart shows 1 month of daily reading practice. I plan on dropping in the illustrated chart and stickers, free with purchase of one of my personalized books below this month, too.
You may also download free printable charts for the family or classroom at http://superteacherworksheets.com/sticker-charts.html . Improving reading one sticker at a time? You Betcha!
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Tip 2 Decoding with Glass-Analysis | |
Glass-Analysis is a decoding program developed by Dr. Gerald and Dr. Esther Glass over 30 years ago. It helps develop mastery of the sounding out of words. I have used it successfully with 1st-6th graders ever since learning about it in my Master's Degree program. Glass-Analysis extends through adult level words and aids students learning a second language. It is not a phonics program, but a well thought out method of using whole words. Intensive audile/visual training is given to identify common letter clusters such as et, ire, tion, within a word. It offers crossword puzzle practice and books containing sentences with words and clusters, from its correlated word kit.
I found that Glass-Analysis worked especially well for students with Attention Deficit disorders. It is succinct, fast paced and repetitive, taking as little as 15 minutes a day. To learn more about sample dialogue of questioning used in a session, see sidebar "Glass-Analysis". You can also view the offical site at www.glassanalysis.com .
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| Tip 3 New Years Activities - free | |
Looking for ideas geared to January and the new year? You'll find free printable January activities of bookmarks, calendars, New Year's Resolutions, vocabulary, desk tags, coloring pages, badges and more at the following website:
JUST PUSH AND PRINT!! |
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Personalized Book of the Month | |
 "My First Book"
This book is for the newborn baby in your life and is a personalized record keeping place for the new parents. You just need to know baby's full name, date and place born to go throughout the book from YOU. The parents will fill in the rest!
Age - Newborn
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READING QUOTE
"Resolve to edge in a little reading everyday, if it is but a single sentence. If you gain 15 minutes a day, it will make itself felt at the end of the year."
~ Horace Mann ~
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KUDOS TO KINDNESS
Kudos to clean slates and new beginnings that January New Year's Resolutions provide us! With kindness to ourselves and others, let us seize the Year!
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NORTH
WEST  NEWS
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Decoding with
Glass-Analysis cont.
Find a quiet place to sit across from student so he can see the word cards presented. To learn the "et" sound, the following are the questions that are asked for the word "set". Keep child's focus by working quickly.
In the word, "set", what letter makes the "sss" sound? What letters make the "et" sound? In the word, "set," what sound does the /s/ make? What sound does e/t make? If I took off the "sss" what sound would be left? If I took off the e/t, what sound would I have left? What is the whole word? You'll be surprised at how the "et" clusters progress to words like "letter", "forget" and "settlement". If you have questions or would like a student tutored with Glass Analysis, email me at carla@carlareadingtips.com
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Call today for this special testing for your child that comes with written report to remedy any weaknesses.
Discount for January
$65 (Reg $120)
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carla@kidzreadingtips.com
Sandpoint, ID
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VIDEO
of a Personalized Book
"God Loves Me"
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Click book to view a short reading. See how your child's name, friends and town are included in each book! |
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