Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies in Kindergarten

2007-09-29 Thread Debbie Goodis
I have heard the idea that teaching comprehension strategies is like giving children the "lap time" they may not have gotten at home. So, I think that the teaching should be very informal, verbal, warm and consistent over the year for Kinders. It's what a parent does when they are (interested in

[MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies in Kindergarten

2007-09-29 Thread Freida Hammett
Michele wrote: I feel that by teaching these comprehension strategies across the curriculum as my cornerstone, I will create critical learners. However, I am definitely open to other's opinions. Does anyone have a good article that I could read on the matter? You might try www.alfiekohn.org