Blog Date: 05/15/2014
Reading Buddies: Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence and Reading Comprehension It is 8:15 on a Friday morning and half of my sixth grade students are preparing materials for their trek to Mrs. Stewart's third grade classroom, while the other half prepares for their third grade visitors. Mrs. Stewart and Mr. Alvarado have teamed to provide a little Reading Buddy program for their classes. Every Friday morning Mr. Alvarado's 6th grade students take their third grade reading buddy through the lesson plan that was created the day before. The lesson plan outline consists of 5-10 minutes of phonics review/instruction, 15-20 minutes ...
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Blog Date: 05/15/2014
Board games plus children add up to a winning equation. Research has determined that number board games can increase a child's ability to learn necessary math facts that enable them to get a solid head start in this vital subject. Preschoolers who played a board game with a spinner for 20-minute sessions over a two-week period demonstrated a greater capability to count, identify numbers and conceptualize the value of those numbers. Educators and parents are recognizing the importance of using games to teach key facts to young children. There are many fun and exciting games to choose from, and this ...
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Blog Date: 05/15/2014
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