Literacy

I am pleased to present Mrs. Tatiana Palma and Ms. Maggie’s Visually Impaired class. Their class is comprised of 9 children with visual impairments, most of whom are totally blind.  Therefore, their lessons usually become very hands-on in order to share concepts, build language and enhance overall learning. Several of …

Reading under the Stars is another evening event bringing families together for a pajama night experience where by families read their favorite books on blankets under a blanket of stars. I read books in Spanish on my blanket. This is significant because provided the students the opportunity to enjoy the company …

Storytellers I involve the parents in their children’s education is through the role of Storytellers. This provides parents opportunities to be part of their child’s classroom where they can read a story to all the students during a period of the students’ daily routine. This is very significant, because it …

The Snowy Day: By Ezra Jack Keats – Viking Press (1996) The Snowy Day is a 1962 children’s picture book by American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats. Keats received the 1963 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in the book. The books  is about the adventures of a little boy …

Mrs. Wishy Washy by Joy Cowlwy Joy Cowley author of novels, short stories, it is known primarily for her children’s fiction, with Mrs. Wishy-Washy being her most famous character. Hameray Publishing Group offers an all-new collection of Joy Cowley works, specifically written for early readers. Thought this story all children …

Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see? By Bill Martin Jr. Bill Martin Jr. (the author) and Eric Carle (the illustrator) This great book is full of repetitive pattern on very colorful pages. We meet a new animal who helps us determine which creature will show up next. The pre-readers can join …

Alphabet Awareness In combination with daily literacy activities, children need numerous opportunities to experience print in an exciting way, this is the way how they become familiar with the letters of the alphabet. Letter recognition and identification are necessary before letter-sound associations can be made. In fact, knowledge of the …

Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney, author and Illustrator  Jumpstart is a national early education organization dedicated to helping children in low-income neighborhoods succeed in school and in life. They help these children develop the language and literacy skills they need for school, setting them on a path to close …