Word work and Bucket Fillers

We have started our literacy centres this week and the students have been practicing their spelling and word wall words. The favourite way to practice making their words has been with the Wikki-Stix. They have also been using play dough, stamps, and have been reading and writing the room!

We have also been talking about Bucket Fillers and Bucket Dippers. We read the book "How Full Is Your Bucket" and talked about how we can do nice things for others to keep our buckets full. Our class is full of "Bucket Fillers"!

Picking a "Just Right" Book

Recently we have been talking about picking a "just right" book - one that is not too hard or too easy.

To pick a book, students are using IPICK to help guide their choices. We have also practiced using the five finger rule. To use the five finger rule, pick a book you want to read, open to any page and read it. If you have trouble with 0-1 words then it is too easy. If you have trouble with 2-3 words it is just right. If you have trouble with 4,5 or more words then it is too hard.

Continue to practice these skills at home to find good books your child can read!

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Welcome to room 103's classroom blog! Here you will find updates about classroom activities and special events. Keep checking in regularly for pictures of our projects and ways to help your child excel. I look forward to your visits!

-Mrs. Johnston