As we nurture emergent readers and writers we take time explore the craft of the author and illustrator, and the role of each in telling a story. During this three week Character Study, children had the opportunity to connect deeply with a variety of characters. We focused on making meaningful Continue Reading →
Cross Posted from innovatingplay.world Written By Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey We used books by Jan Brett to build connections to literature and her craft as an author and illustrator. In this Extended Reading experience, children were given the opportunities to make connections to the author and define their own craft. Jan Brett’s Continue Reading →
Cross Posted from innovatingplay.world Written By Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey As part of Extended Reading in our Kindergarten classes, we seek to give children rich literacy experiences that model use of reading skills and strategies, as well as explore concepts in ways that allow for meaningful connection beyond the book. Utilizing Continue Reading →
Kids love games! One of my favorite things is hearing the shrieks and squeals when the kids walk in the classroom and see a BINGO game or board game set up for one of the centers. Who says school can’t be fun and games? 😉 christinepinto.com/candyland I created a template Continue Reading →
Students of all ages need opportunities to work collaboratively with their peers. Through collaboration kids learn how to think, share, and work together. Collaboration comes naturally to some children, especially during play. Collaboration through the use of technology is also possible for little kids. It starts off basic with the Continue Reading →