[MOSAIC] teaching parents how to read part 2

2009-07-29 Thread Dana Conti
WOW! A great big thank you to all your wonderful responses! Your advice and opinions are valuable! Muchos gracias! -- Don't Doubt the Dream! Dana ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go

[MOSAIC] teaching parents how to read to their children

2009-07-26 Thread Dana Conti
Hello everyone! As I am putting together my open house information for my parents, I always emphasize the importance of reading to and with their children daily. I would like to teach my parents how to read with their children and I'd love some advice. Should I take the time during my open

[MOSAIC] book clubs for Kindergarten

2009-07-23 Thread Dana Conti
Hello! I would like to start a book club for my Kindergarten students. I'm interested in knowing how to go about implementing this or getting some ideas of what you have done in your classroom. My goal is to motivate my students to want to read - I've incorporated some interesting boy books

[MOSAIC] Guided reading

2009-07-22 Thread Dana Conti
Hello! A curious question - when do you start guided reading for your kindergarten students? I teach in Florida - title 1 school - many children of speakers of other languages - usually about half a class that has never been to a Pre-K program or any type of school environment - I find my