The students have learned so much this week. During carpet time, Mrs. Vincent has been teaching them a little bit more and more about the alphabet. They write the color of the day on the white board and talk a little bit about what sounds the letters make. At stations, they have been practicing writing by copying simple words that are written for them on their coloring sheets. I have also been playing Alphabet Bingo with them at stations every day. As I call out the letter, I write it on a dry erase board so that they can see it. I repeat the letter several times and talk about what sound it makes. I then ask the students if they can think of any other words that begin with that letter. They seem to love trying to come up with words that make that sound. I think that playing Alphabet Bingo is helping most of the students with their letter recognition.
However, I am worried about a few of the students in the class. There are three in particular who are very "spacey" and seem to be confused a lot. Even if I or one of the other teachers repeat directions on something as simple as how to read the work board over and over again, they still do not seem to really understand. As of right now, only one of these students has an IEP. I am hoping that the other two get one soon so that they can get the individual instruction that they really need. I try hard to help every student every day, but some obviously need a lot more than others.
The students have learned so much this week. During carpet time, Mrs. Vincent has been teaching them a little bit more and more about the alphabet. They write the color of the day on the white board and talk a little bit about what sounds the letters make. At stations, they have been practicing writing by copying simple words that are written for them on their coloring sheets. I have also been playing Alphabet Bingo with them at stations every day. As I call out the letter, I write it on a dry erase board so that they can see it. I repeat the letter several times and talk about what sound it makes. I then ask the students if they can think of any other words that begin with that letter. They seem to love trying to come up with words that make that sound. I think that playing Alphabet Bingo is helping most of the students with their letter recognition.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I am worried about a few of the students in the class. There are three in particular who are very "spacey" and seem to be confused a lot. Even if I or one of the other teachers repeat directions on something as simple as how to read the work board over and over again, they still do not seem to really understand. As of right now, only one of these students has an IEP. I am hoping that the other two get one soon so that they can get the individual instruction that they really need. I try hard to help every student every day, but some obviously need a lot more than others.