It is important to purposefully teach students how to extend or stretch their simple sentences. Teaching students to use who, what, where, when, why and how in their writing will not only help them add details and content but also help develop their writing voice! To do this, students will […]
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What makes a good writer?
How often do we hear from our students “I don’t know what to write!” or “I have nothing to say!”. How often do student’s reply to the question “What did you do this weekend?” with “nothing”. Generating writing topics can be a challenge and a source of frustration for kids, […]
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Kindergarten Interviews
Kindergarten Interviews: Getting to know your new students and learning what their strengths and needs are. The Kindergarten Interview takes place that first week back where you meet some new little faces and their parents. Each interview is about 30 minutes. There have been many opinions on what to do […]
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Getting to know your students
It’s that time of year again! New class rosters are in your hands, and students will be coming through those classroom doors before long! It’s time to get to know your students and read their student files. Why is it important to read though student files before the start of […]
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Does your child hold their pencil correctly?
To hold a pencil, your child or student needs to form a triangle with their thumb, index and middle finger. This is known as a basic tripod grip. With this grip, your child or student has optimal control over their pencil. For some children this fine motor task is challenging. […]
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