I think that the previous posts are correct- if you don't make it an issue, usually the kids don't either. I talk extensively with my first graders about how some books are a good fit for one person but not another. There is a good lesson using shoes in The Daily Five book. The basic metaphor is that even though two students might be wearing running shoes they don't fit the other person, just like similar books might be too hard or too easy for some people. The community of learners is also wonderful. We do a lesson with our gifted/talented teacher about multiple intelligences. It is nice for the kids to see that even though they might not be a "word smart" fast reader, they might be "number smart" or "people smart." It shows them that they all have different gifts. I also have the kids help each other when I think it is appropriate. Briana/1st-2nd Looper/MN _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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