I know it has been a long time since I've posted anything, but we, the ESS Team, have just finished the Augst rush. From that experience, I have learned that teachers are in great need of strategies for teaching reading. They need assistance in establishing small groups, and creating literacy workstations.

It's good to have and used all the games and technology that we have, but we must use it effectively. Direct instruction, guided reading in small same-ability groups in the most effective way to teach reading. The use of technology can effectively be used to support this instruction, and not replace it.

Let's make sure that every thing we do is in answer to our guiding question, "Will this help to create independent readers and writers?"

Landen's Birthday Party

I know its been a while since I last posted, but all is well in Literacy Land. I am very pleased to announce that in additon to helping teachers prepare for the TAKS tests and retests, an emphhasis is also being placed on building literacy in all students. Teachers are interested in helping students to not only past their required tests, but to become proficient readers, who not only read as a result of assignments, but for enjoyment as well.

Hi! Welcome to Yolanda's Land.
Here you will find tidbits for teaching reading and writing, as well as tips for classroom management. Please feel free to add to or comment at anytime.

Sincerely,
Yolanda