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Spin and Write Templates

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Below are the templates from my post yesterday. Feel free to print them off to use them at home with your child, if (s)he is in the same stage as ALuv.  By the way, ALuv is a beginner in the  “Now I Know My ABCs” Stage; which is Stage 2.  I will be looking through pictures and my “lesson plans”…
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Short a Word Family Review

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Here is a recent activity ALuv and I did to review the short a families we’ve studied (off and on) since September.  After recording all his answers, ALuv had to tally up how many real and silly words we made and compare the difference between the two (I love to integrate as much as possible). I will be posting some…
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Releasing Responsibility To Your Child

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Have you ever been frustrated trying to teach a child how to do something? I know I have! But there are some simple steps you can follow to minimize the frustration for you and your child. The official name of the steps I will list below is The Gradual Release of Responsibility or scaffolding. It works beautifully when teaching learners…
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mega millions Welcome to This Reading Mama!  This blog is currently under construction and I trust that you will be patient with me as I get things up and running. Stay connected to This Reading Mama so you don’t miss a thing: Subscribe by email {get really cool FREEBIES when you do!} Facebook Pinterest Google+ Instagram Twitter ~Becky