Youtube Clips We Love!

Here are just a few of the songs we are enjoying in Room 116 these days. I will update as we discover more.

3D Shapes I Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9l86N-xM

2D Shapes I Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htcuPenTg38

The Shape Song 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTeqUejf3D0

The Alphabet Song (by Have Fun Teaching)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36IBDpTRVNE

The "The" Song (by Have Fun Teaching)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXCGjkNwT7Y

Tips For Reading Difficult Words

Stuck on a word when reading? Here are a few tips we use in the classroom to help you read on. Always remember: Never let the word win! Read on!

Eagle Eye - Look at the pictures!

• Look at the pictures for clues.

Lips the Fish - Get your lips ready!

• Say the first few sounds on the new word.
• Read to the end of the sentence and say it again.

Stretchy Snake - Stretch it out!

• Stretch the word out slowly.
• Put the sounds together.

Chunky Monkey - Chunk the word!

• Look for a chunk that you know (-at, -an)
• Look for a word part (-ing, -er)

Skippy Frog - Skip It, Skip It!

• Skip the word.
• Read to the end of the sentence.
• Hop back and READ IT, READ IT!

Tryin' Lion - Try it Again!

• Try to reread the sentence.
• Try a word that makes sense.

Helpful Kangaroo - Ask for help!

• Ask for help (After you have tried all of the other strategies). 

Welcome!

Good morning and good afternoon students!
It's never to late to try something new. This blog is meant to keep you up to date on what's happening in the classroom. The hope is it will also give you and your parents a place to go to read and learn together.