Pinch cards are usually homemade...take an index card and write "yes" at the top and "no" at the bottom...or write a smiley and frowny face. Any two (or more) choices that apply to the lesson you are doing. Pass one out to each child and show them how to hold them up with their finger pointing to the one that applies! It is a great way to see how everyone is doing with the lesson... Yes, our first graders are writing well enough to read. They had a full day K program for the first time last year with an emphasis on writing and comprehension strategy development during read alouds. By the end of the year, almost 70% of our k kids were reading at least at preprimer. Jennifer In a message dated 9/10/2007 8:01:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So what are pinch cards? And do you mean your first graders are writing well enough already that you could read their post-its? Keep us posted on what else happens here. It's wonderful to see lessons posted here. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
