More on Guided Reading...

I know that I have already talked about how I document my guided reading groups.  However, I created an up close and personal look at parts of the documentation.  As I previously mentioned, I was struggling with taking notes on reading behaviors at different reading levels..  Was I looking for the right thing? was that age appropriate? etc.. These forms for note taking at different reading levels have been extremely useful.  Hope you can use these..

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guided-Reading-ObservationNote-taking-Forms-Levels-A-Z-611466

Craft Time...

This cold weather brings about some rowdy kids.  Instead of watching television all day long, I have been "pinning" several crafts for the kids to try.  Our first craft that we tried was a purchase from the wonderful Dollar Tree.  (I love that place)  We decided to decorate little stockings.  I just purchased the red foam stockings (6 in a pack) and a pack of Christmas stickers.  The kids love taking the time to design their own stockings.  Even Daddy got in on the action.  I think Dad enjoyed this activity more than the kids!

 Oh yes and the fun did not stop there.. The next morning Lil H wanted more!  I found this picture on Pinterest and decided to try it with the kids.  I think they are adorable.  My little ones had a fun time with this one too..

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!

Sight Word Fun

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I have been working on a little something for my Kindergarten friends.  I have a few students that seem to have a hard time picking up their sight words.  I made a worksheet with an area to read, build, trace, and write their words.  However, I couldn't fit all of the activities onto one sheet.  I created a "book" for each word.  The book has an area for tracing, reading, writing, building, rainbow write, and reading sight word stories.  I think the kids will have a fun time putting the books together.  When they complete the book, they have a little something to take home and continue their reading.

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What are some things you try with your kids to learn their sight words?

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Organizing Guided Reading

Throughout the day I see several groups of students.. I work with students from grades Kindergarten through Fourth.  For several years I tried different ways to organize my notes.  I work with small groups all day so it is important for me to be able to take quick anecdotal notes.  I began with this method..

 Then I decided that I did not have enough room on the index cards for notes so I decided to try this.....

 I liked the note taking on the paper however, I was still going to my prompting guide for some teaching points.. Therefore I decided to create my own note taking forms for Fountas and Pinnel Guided reading Levels A-Z. 

 I have not stopped using these forms and so far they have worked for me.  As I mentioned before I have groups that I see throughout the day.  Each group is working at a different reading level.  I copy the level that we are working on within the group and I am able to take notes on that specific level.  I am able to see the reading behaviors for that particular level on the right side of my document.  Then on the bottom there are teaching points listed for that level too.  I also made the space large enough to take notes for each day of the week.

 

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guided-Reading-ObservationNote-taking-Forms-Levels-A-Z-611466

If you think you might like to try this note taking method for your guided reading groups click the link above.