Dear Parents,
Our last reading class is today!! Wow the year went so fast!
Your children have been a delight to teach and I am so proud
of how hard they have worked. They have
learned so much and we have had fun in the process. I am sending home a reading
packet for the summer with some activities to help reinforce the skills we have
learned. Continue to read, which I know you will, and most important make
reading fun!! They seem to really enjoy reading and being read to. They arrive in class everyday and ask to be
read to which warms my heart.
You have very special children and each one of them is a
treasure.
Thank you for sharing them with me.
Enjoy the summer!
Dear Parents,
Our last reading class is today!! Wow the year went so fast!
Your children have been a delight to teach and I am so proud
of how hard they have worked. They have
learned so much and we have had fun in the process. I am sending home a reading
packet for the summer with some activities to help reinforce the skills we have
learned. Continue to read, which I know you will, and most important make
reading fun!! They seem to really enjoy reading and being read to. They arrive in class everyday and ask to be
read to which warms my heart.
You have very special children and each one of them is a
treasure.
Thank you for sharing them with me.
Enjoy the summer!
Patty Pontier
Calvert School
Reading Class Creates Vokis!!! Click on your child's name to hear them read!
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Justin P.
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Benjamin B.
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Jami C. To be produced at a later date!!!!
Drew J.
Feb. 26, 2013
Dear Parents,
You children are moving along
in reading. We began a new story today
which helped us use our reading strategy of questioning. We began by developing a list of questions
that we wanted to have answered in the story. We also are practicing our short
vowel sounds and our word endings; -ed,-ing, and-s. We have done a lot of work
with consonant clusters with r. As we
move forward we will learn about word ending –mp, -nd,-ng,-st. We will introduce beginning blends br, cr,
dr, fr ,gr, pr ,tr, pr, and str. Some sight words are any, many, who, your,
some, they, and come. Then we will
really have some fun with compound words!
Continue reading at home, I
know sometimes it is a struggle but it really helps! The children enjoy reading
and are enjoying their success!
Jan. 25,2013 Dear Parents, We will begin a new story on Monday with new words. The following words will be in our story and it will help if the children practice them. All every paper call first shall eat never why We will also be learning about the possessive s and verb endings ed, ing, and s. The students will be making predictions about the story and developing the reading strategy of predicting and inferring. Here is a list of books that the children should be able to read and I believe they are available at the public library, Juicy Peach by Mary Dixon Lake Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins In the Tall Tall Grass by Denise Fleming Snowball by Nina Crews City Cats, Country Cats by Barbara Shook Hazen Tree for Me by Rebecca Emberley I Went to the Bay by Ruth Miller Boats Afloat by Shelley Rotner A Year for Kiko by Ferida Wolff Thank you for all your support. Patty Pontier Calvert School Reading 2012-13
Dear Parents,
We are working hard in our reading class. We are in the process of learning many new
sight words. Sight words, or high frequency words, can be challenging because
students cannot sound them out; they must be able to know them when they see them. In class we are learning different strategies
to become more familiar with these essential words, as well as doing different
activities that reinforce the words. You
can help your child practice these important words by completing some of the
activities listed below with their sight words. Your child will come home with
their sight words to be cut apart and added to the collection as we begin each
story.
The more
practice and exposure to these words the easier it will be to notice them in
context. Thank you for all that you do
to help instill a love of reading in your child.
25 Ways to Practice Your Sight Words
1. Use yarn or string to form your words.
2. Read a story. See how many times you can find your words.
3. Print your words with your fingers 5 or more times in flour, salt, or sugar.
4. Write 3 or more sentences using each word.
5. See how many times you can write your words in 1 minute.
6. Use coins to form your words.
7. Use your favorite snack to shape your words- then eat them!
8. Record yourself saying and spelling your words.
9. Print your words on someone’s back using your fingers. Have the person guess your words.
10. Form your words out of small objects, such as coins or buttons.
11. Use colored chalk to write your words on the sidewalk.
12. Spread peanut butter (or jelly) on bread. Use raisins to form your words.
13. Use cooked spaghetti to form your words.
14. Stamp your words using assorted stamps and colors.
15. Form your words out of alphabet cereal.
16. Use colored crayons or markers to copy your words in as many different color combinations as possible.
17. Draw your favorite character saying your words.
18. Paint your words using watercolor or finger paint.
19. Find the letters of your words in a newspaper. Cut out the letters and spell your words.
20. Use bread or rice to form your words. Glue them to construction paper.
21. Read a letter from the mail. Look for your words and list them.
22. Fold a sheet of paper in fourths. Write your words one time in each square and decorate the squares with art supplies.
23. Write a message to someone using your words.
24. Use bread or cookie dough to shape your words and bake them.
25. Write 3 or more words that rhyme with each of your words.
2. Read a story. See how many times you can find your words.
3. Print your words with your fingers 5 or more times in flour, salt, or sugar.
4. Write 3 or more sentences using each word.
5. See how many times you can write your words in 1 minute.
6. Use coins to form your words.
7. Use your favorite snack to shape your words- then eat them!
8. Record yourself saying and spelling your words.
9. Print your words on someone’s back using your fingers. Have the person guess your words.
10. Form your words out of small objects, such as coins or buttons.
11. Use colored chalk to write your words on the sidewalk.
12. Spread peanut butter (or jelly) on bread. Use raisins to form your words.
13. Use cooked spaghetti to form your words.
14. Stamp your words using assorted stamps and colors.
15. Form your words out of alphabet cereal.
16. Use colored crayons or markers to copy your words in as many different color combinations as possible.
17. Draw your favorite character saying your words.
18. Paint your words using watercolor or finger paint.
19. Find the letters of your words in a newspaper. Cut out the letters and spell your words.
20. Use bread or rice to form your words. Glue them to construction paper.
21. Read a letter from the mail. Look for your words and list them.
22. Fold a sheet of paper in fourths. Write your words one time in each square and decorate the squares with art supplies.
23. Write a message to someone using your words.
24. Use bread or cookie dough to shape your words and bake them.
25. Write 3 or more words that rhyme with each of your words.
The link below is a list of words children need to know by first grade and some suggestions on fun ways to practice them. enjoy!
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7hUOUi0jCckS0tIREdLQjVsNFk
Dear Parents,
The time has finally arrived: we are in our reading
groups!! We are all excited and ready to
get started. Our reading group is a developing level so I am sure you will see
a lot of progress this year. As you know,
all the children develop and their own rate; some are already reading fluently
and others are learning their vowel sounds. We are lucky to be able to group
the students according to their level of development so they get the focus they
need, and we are able to meet them where they are developmentally.
Our reading group this year will concentrate on phonics
skills. We begin with short vowels, beginning and ending sounds and then move
into long vowels while also working on comprehension skills and fluency. I have
a reading page on my blog to share the progress of our reading group and I try
to offer tips for you to utilize at home. I occasionally include some fun web
sites for you to enjoy at home as well. In addition to the blog, I will be
sending out an email bi-weekly to keep you up to date.
Please be sure to read at least 20 minutes every night.
Check out the Helping Your Child Learn to Read at Home: A Parent’s Guide
that you received on Back to School Night for some tips to reading at home.
This is an important component in the progress of your child’s reading
development.
I am looking forward to working with you and your children
as they learn to love reading!
I am available anytime you have questions or concerns about
your child’s reading progress by email ppontier@calvertschoolmd.org or
phone 410-243-6054 X 207.
Sincerely,
Patty Pontier
Calvert School
March 15,2012
Dear Parents,
You children have requested a phonics book to practice at home!! We certainly have hard workers in our group! I am sending home a phonics book with your child if they wanted one. They are welcome to work in it at their own pace and bring it to me for review. This is not a requirement but since they asked I thought I'd seize the opportunity, I hate to disappoint them!
Thanks for you support at home!
Check out this fun slideshow!!!
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35638087?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
The Floss Rule: How many of you knew the floss rule??
Dear Parents,
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/
Visit this site to learn about how reading aloud to your kids will improve their reading skills. This site is rich with information and brochures that can be downloaded for free and shared. Some titles and samples of tips are:
Why read aloud to children?
Tip: The single most important activity for building knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.
Ten facts Parents Should Know About Reading
Tip: The most economical device to teach reading is already in your home. Finland's children have the highest reading scores in the world and they use the device more than any other country- and it's free. Is is closed captioning on the T.V. Children unconsciously absorb the sight of the words and their sounds, making connections to how print is used.
Have a good weekend!
Patty Pontier
Hi Parents,
Check out the link below for an interesting article on reading to your child.
Have a great weekend!
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7hUOUi0jCckNzA5NTNjMzctMTBkNC00M2E2LThiNDEtNDkwZjMwNDBkZWYy&hl=en_US
This
website is a great resource for parents.
It includes articles, book lists, reading tips and activities. Children can also create an account and play
games that reinforce phonics skills.
Reading
Rockets- www.readingrockets.org
This
is an informational website for parents.
It provides tips on how to help children be successful readers. Check out the “Just for Fun” link for free
coloring pages and projects.
Starfall- www.starfall.com
The
kids LOVE this site!!! There are so many
great, educational games that reinforce phonics skills. Click on the “Learn to Read” tab to find many
games and books just right for our readers.
Read,
Write, Think- www.readwritethink.org
There
is a wealth of information in this website.
You can search by grade level to find online games, printable
activities, reading tips, and more, just click on “Parent and Afterschool
Resources.”
Get ideas for what to read, summer programs, or
join the summer reading club.
Funbrain- www.funbrain.com/reading
Games, games and more games!!
Scholastic- http://scholastic.com/summerreading/index.htm
Participate
in a summer reading challenge, pick from the hottest summer books, and learn
tips on how to encourage your readers.
There are games for the kids to play, too.
September 2011
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Seventh Age Reading
We are excited to be in our
reading groups and to begin our reading instruction. I have a list of
site words or high frequency words for your child to work on memorizing.Check out this link 100 words to know by first grade .These are the 100 words that students should
know before first grade. Your child may
know many of the words already but may need reinforcement of them. Pl ease
hel p your child study these words
every night. This will help them not
only with reading but also with spelling. The vocabul ary
in our stories wil l be expanding rapidl y,
so the more the chil dren study the words;
the more famil iar the words wil l be
when they see them in context.
I will continue
to send home materials that will ensure your child’s reading success. We
will be focusing on phonics skills daily and I will communicate the skills to
you in my bi-weekly emails. Please help
reinforce the skills at home. It is also
very important to read every night
We have a few
clubs at Calvert for seventh age; phonics, spelling, and handwriting, which
meet in the morning so it is important to have your child here by 8AM. The
groups are small so not everyone will attend all the time. We try to rotate
children to meet their needs.
Please feel free to contact
me should you have any questions or concerns.
The best way to reach me is through email,
pppontier@calvertschoolmd.org. Also be sure to check out my blog on the Calvert
website under Faculty Blogs. Thank you for your support at home!
Happy
Patty Pontier
7th Age Teacher
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