Author: M.ZENDARSKI

MTSS Facilitator
Amy Lynch
allynch@goldenrams.com

Highlands Early Childhood Center

The Reading Corner
Tips and Tidbits from Title I Reading

November 2023

Developing Writing and Spelling at Home

Keep markers, pencils, and crayons available at home. Children develop skills that prepare them for writing through their normal play– like drawing, painting, and tracing objects.
Help them learn to write their name.
Draw a picture that tells a story and label the picture.

Make a shopping list together and point out words that start with the same letter as your child’s name.
Read books with your child.
Practice writing letters on paper, in the air, sand, salt, or snow.
As your child begins to write letters, caption what they’ve written. Ask your child, “What does this say?” Write their words under their writing.
Young children often mirror what they see around them: adults and older children writing lists, letters, text messaging. So make sure your child sees you writing.
For more information about kids and writing visit: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/c37/

Barnes and Noble Kids’ Club

Barnes and Noble bookstores offer a fun, FREE, rewards and special offers program. When signing your child up for this program, he or she will receive a free cupcake or cookie on his or her birthday. Additionally, Barnes and Noble will send you a 30% coupon for eligible future purchases.
You can sign up in store or by visiting
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/account/kidsclub/

Reading Websites:

https://www.abcya.com/games/alphabet_matching_game
https://pbskids.org/sesame/games/abbys-sandbox-search/
https://www.youtube.com/watch? (alphafriends song) (Alphav=2_cX4j_9fUU&list=RD2_cX4j_9fUU&start_radio=1
https://mrnussbaum.com/letters-online-game

Upcoming Events:
Turkey Disguise Family Project due Nov. 3rd.
Parent-teacher conferences are on November 13th.
Our Parent Involvement program, RAMS Reader, is continuing throughout the month.