WORD STUDY - Online Motivational Learning Games

Word Study is an important part of any balanced literacy program.  Try a few of the links below.

http://www.curriculum.org/secretariat/wordstudy/engagement.shtml

 

http://www.curriculum.org/secretariat/wordstudy/structure.shtml

 

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/hillcreststaff

 

http://www.spellingcity.com/

http://huneycutt.biz/english/wordstudy.html 

 

Second Term IEPs

Second Term IEPs are being sent home this week for parent/guardian input and consultation.   Be sure to return a signed  Consultation Record Page to the Resource Teacher.

A Great Opportunity for Parents and Teachers

An Evening with Dr. Cox:  The Ecology of Inattention

Dr. Cox. is a licensed and board certified clinical psychologist, whose work with families and schools takes him across North America and around the world. His commentary on youth, families, and schools has been widely covered by radio, television, and print media.

Dr. Cox’s Eight Pillars model of executive function has been widely adopted by schools seeking practi- cal solutions for learning challenges in the era of distraction The eight pillar framework has led to im- mediate and sustained improvement among children in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Asia. A common theme of Dr. Cox’s writing and talks are options of first resort—the behavioral things we can do to help children and adolescents be their best. 

When: Wed., February 16, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School (SCITS),  

             275 Wellington Street, Sarnia - Auditorium

Cost: FREE

Happy New Year and Welcome Back!

Sometimes our students require extra practice with sight vocabulary.  A good place to begin is with Dolch words.  The learning of Dolch words in isolation, does not make a "reader."  Sometimes a student can read the words from a list and not recognize the same word/s in a book or story.   So ~ please, consider the Dolch Kit activities to be a supplement to strong balanced reading program. The Dolch Kit activities can help to boost a child's motivation and confidence.  Try these lists with your child.  If you'd like further actitivies,learning tips and support contact  Mr. Adam at Sir John Moore's Resource Room

 http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/Dolch/Dolch.html

PREMIER SUITES AT HOME - FREE SOFTWARE FOR HOME USE!!!!

Premier Assistive Technology has created a wide assortment of tools that make your computer read to you.  This is a powerful tool for students who struggle with writing, reading and/or spelling.   The Lambton-Kent District School Board has made these programs available for you to use at home.   Go to http://www.premierathome.com/ and download and install as many of these helpful programs as you need.    The limitation is that these programs can only be installed on computers owned by LKDSB students, parents of the student, or Lambton-Kent School Board staff. (Please honour this). 

Ask you Child's Teacher or Contact the Resource Teacher at Sir John Moore for the LOGIN and PASSWORD required to download this software.

INTERACTIVE READING HELP AT HOME AND SCHOOL

Check out the Reading Links.   You'll find some sites which can help our students with Phonetic Skills, Sight Words and Reading Fluency.   These interactive and multimedia based websites are student friendly and designed to engage our younger and struggling readers.  Samson and Starfall offer phonetic and word attack strategies.   Tumblebooks offers virtual books from many popular authors.  Try them.

Welcome to Sir John Moore's Electronic Resource Room

This blog is for students and parents and is an extension of the supports provided at the school.   Check in weekly.   Learning tips, websites and suggestions will be posted to help with student learning.