Integrating high-frequency words into phonics lessons allows students to make sense of spelling patterns for these words. To do this, high-frequency words need to be categorized according to whether they are spelled entirely regularly or not. This article describes how to “rethink” teaching of high-frequency words.
It’s fun and it’s intimidating. It’s the end and it’s the beginning. It’s time to greet another season and say goodbye to summer. A new school year is starting — a time to discover new books, new friends, new ideas and more. You’ll meet people in these books as they share good days and not so good, as they celebrate books and words, and as they enjoy meeting new friends!
Learning the meanings of new words (vocabulary) helps children to read more complex books and stories and to learn wonderful new things. Children learn new words by being read to and by reading on their own; the more children read, the more words they are likely to know.
Being involved in your child’s education can make a big difference with academics, motivation, and enjoying school. Consider trying a few of these tips to keep the connection strong.
It is a new year according to the calendar, but in most schools, we’ve just reached the half-way point. Resolve to be involved in your children’s education in new ways this year. Studies show that kids whose parents are involved in their education have better grades, a better attitude toward school, and more appropriate school behavior than those with less involved parents.
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
This tool kit can help U.S. educators and others who work directly with immigrant students — including asylees and refugees — and their families. It is designed to help elementary and secondary teachers, principals, and other school staff strengthen opportunities for cultural and linguistic integration and education; understand the basics about their legal obligations to newcomers; provide welcoming schools and classrooms for students and their families; provide the academic support to attain English language proficiency and to meet college- and career-readiness standards; and support newcomers’ social-emotional skills.
