Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster?

2009-06-08 Thread beverleepaul
Message- From: Kare kare.to.rep...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:41:30 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster? Ali wrote: My question for everyone is it okay to have the children find a book

Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster?

2009-06-08 Thread Ali Schmidt
Kare, That is a great point about the recess. I do not feel that schools force children to read. I will definitely try to use more songs and other activities that you mentioned. Thank you very much! Ali ___ Mosaic mailing list

Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster?

2009-06-07 Thread Ali Schmidt
Hi all, My name is Ali and I am currently a Pre-K teacher working towards my Masters in Early Childhood Education. My question for everyone is it okay to have the children find a book everytime there are a few minutes to spare before transitions or does forced reading decrease their

Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster?

2009-06-07 Thread Kare
Ali wrote: My question for everyone is it okay to have the children find a book everytime there are a few minutes to spare before transitions or does forced reading decrease their interest? Any thoughts? Maybe rotate the way that a few minutes are spent. One time allow children to find a book,