I wood definitely want to start after the first 4-6 weeks. You do not need to have center time be a long time -- start out small but you are smart to want to teach them the value of each center and procedures. You are directing the routine and the engagement. They need to be active and involved so getting them trained and in the centers gives you that few minutes to get more individual/small group time even if (at first only 10-15 minutes in length) Jane Jackson Improvement Consultant NWRPDC
________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Dana Conti Sent: Wed 7/22/2009 2:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOSAIC] Guided reading Hello! A curious question - when do you start guided reading for your kindergarten students? I teach in Florida - title 1 school - many children of speakers of other languages - usually about half a class that has never been to a Pre-K program or any type of school environment - I find my students need quite some time being trained on how to use centers properly - I want to get started as soon as possible but didn't know if there was a "better" time of year - opinions? Thanks! -- Don't Doubt the Dream! Dana _______________________________________________ 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.
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