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Hands-On Literacy Kits
Presented by Tara-Lynn Scheffel & Luisa Veres Description: Come explore the kits and resources available to you from the Harris Learning Library as we talk about ways to build literacy learning
- pportunities with your students.
Today’s Goals/Invitations
¤ Collaboration - Explore/play with the kits in partners or in small groups! ¤ Idea Generation - Share an idea/kit you've seen from other sources (i.e. classrooms, Pinterest, etc...) that would fit into any
- f these categories. Pick 1 kit/game and come up with at
least 1 new way to use it. ¤ Inclusion – Consider how the materials provide ideas for how you can use them in your future classrooms to create a welcoming environment that fosters belonging and sharing, and supports individual learners at various points in their literacy learning journey ¤ Organization – Consider how each of these kits is conducive to group work; small groups for rotating centers can help with classroom management and layout planning
Thumball! (Speaking/Listening)
“Throw it. Catch it. Respond to the question/panel under your thumb” Great for getting to know you icebreaker Encourages conversation For all ages
A Focus on Sounds
Letter/Sound Recognition, Beginning/Middle/End Sounds, Word Building
Alphabet Mats
6 Activities:
- Sounds like…
- Alphabet Relay
- Alphabet Mix-Up
- Alphabet Trails
- Musical Mats
- Mystery Letters
Alphabet Bean Bags
6 Activities:
- Alphabet Scramble
- Hop Along Faster!
- I Spy…
- Hop ‘n’ Spell
- A is for Apple!
- Spelling Bean
- Alphabet Pile-Up