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A Thematic Unit For Integrating Social Studies And Science In The First Grade, Lin Marjorie Lasater
A Thematic Unit For Integrating Social Studies And Science In The First Grade, Lin Marjorie Lasater
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A thematic unit for integrating social studies and science with other curriculum areas was developed for first grade students. The theme for the unit centered around farms. The unit was divided into five subunits: farms, farm animals, orchards/vineyards (to include fruits of the Yakima Valley and apples), crops (to include vegetables of the Yakima Valley, pumpkins, and wheat), and nutrition/four food groups. The literature was reviewed to establish a theoretical foundation for the unit and for activities that focused on reading, writing, and language development.
Reluctant Readers: How To Motivate Them, Linda Adell Thomson
Reluctant Readers: How To Motivate Them, Linda Adell Thomson
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Elementary age children without a desire to read may be reluctant readers. Many factors may contribute to this condition, and research indicates that parents and teachers need to provide ideas and activities to motivate the reluctant reader to enjoy pleasure reading. Reading activities and ideas are compiled to be used by parents and teachers to spark an interest in books in the reluctant reader.
Monthly Parent Involvement Reading Packet, Beverly J. Severtsen-Meeks
Monthly Parent Involvement Reading Packet, Beverly J. Severtsen-Meeks
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The importance of parent involvement in reading with their child at home was studied. A review of literature was done on this topic. Many researchers strongly supported the importance of parents reading with their child and many suggestion were given. The author put together nine monthly parent involvement reading packets (September-May) and implemented them in a self-contained first grade classroom. The parents spent quality time, each month, completing the packet with their child.
The Benefits Of Reading Aloud To Children, Lori Ann Prince
The Benefits Of Reading Aloud To Children, Lori Ann Prince
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The benefits of reading aloud to children are studied. Observations indicate that the more young children are read to, the more they are motivated to become readers themselves. When young children are participating in the dialogue of a story that is being read aloud, their interest in that story increases dramatically. Using a variety of children's literature is an excellent supplement to the first grade curriculum and language activity lessons. Recommendations from the conclusions are presented.