How to Tie Your Shoes

Shoe-tying is always a struggle with the little ones. When it starts to snow and we have "wardrobe changes" throughout the day, a student's ability to tie his/her own shoes is going to make a huge difference in the flow of the day. I am posting a couple Youtube videos that have gotten some great reviews. Watch them a few times and give them a try with your little one!

Super-Fast Method
Super-Fast Method explained another way with "Magic Fingers"

Once they achieve this skill, they will get this certificate:

 And then they will get the chance to be the sheriff of the day!

Good Luck!

Small Reading Groups

During reading group time, all our students are broken up into small groups where they get extra specialized help in the areas of reading they most need. Some activities they get to do are: writing practice, flash cards, alphabet puzzles, letter hunts, writing letters in salt & gel, or play dough letters! Here is a look at one of groups today.