Read to Self... In progress!

We began our quest toward Read to Self this week. Every teacher seems to have a different starting point in the introduction of literacy centers. In Our Smart Community, we start with word work (2 weeks of 5 rotations), then writing and theme, then we work on Read to Self. We introduced last week, watched a video of a first grade class in action and worked on our T chart with expectations. To say our classes were excited hardly describes it. They couldn't wait. So far... We have built 5 minutes of stamina and we will add more tomorrow! They did an awesome job! 

We have been modeling how to track print since day one. It is so exciting to see our little ones practicing! 

5 minutes zoomed by... So on task! They beg for it... We start off with a collection of books in a wide range and add as necessary. Students will also be making their own leveled readers as the year continues!

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Penguin Facts & Research!

We have been working on our research penguin projects and “penguin Fact” books this week during our literacy center rotation called FAB FUN.  The students in Our SMART Community beg to go to the theme center but especially this week! They were so excited to complete this research project! J

This is Jaden’s Penguin Facts Book! She did an awesome job!!

Here are some research projects! Each student chooses their own type of penguin to make and research. I am so proud of them! They are doing a GREAT job!

Rockhopper penguins live on the Antarctic Penisula . Rockhopper penguins have red eyes. Rockhoppers are grumpy.

 

Adélie Penguins lay on their eggs. They are cute. Adélie Penguins are good swimmers.