by LuAnn Santillo | May 9, 2016
Our last lesson for Set 9 Down on the Farm is a perfect follow-up for the book, Jack, since it involves using beans! For this lesson, your child will be segmenting words and counting the number of sounds (phonemes). Down on the Farm – Lesson 32 I can segment and...
by LuAnn Santillo | May 7, 2016
Digging in dirt is lots of fun and a great way to practice spelling CVC words! Down on the Farm – Lesson 31 I can spell words! Objective: To spell cvc words using plastic letters. (RF.K.2) Materials: tub of dirt, lima beans, permanent marker, small shovel or...
by LuAnn Santillo | May 3, 2016
Today’s writing prompt will integrate a little science of how plants grow! Down on the Farm – Lesson 30 I can write about plants. Objective: To use inventive writing to write a story. (W.K.2) Materials: journal, pencil, crayons Procedures: Read the real...
by LuAnn Santillo | Apr 28, 2016
Here is an easy-to-decode version of an all time favorite fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. Your child will have fun comparing the two versions. Down on the Farm – Lesson 29 I can read the story, Jack. Objective: To fluently read the story, Jack. (RF.K.4)...
by LuAnn Santillo | Apr 26, 2016
This fun sentence-decoding activity will help your child to better understand nouns, verbs and adjectives. Plus, it will create a “bunch” of giggles! Lesson 28 I can decode sentences. Objective: To decode sentences. (RF.K.4) Materials: carrot cutouts,...
by LuAnn Santillo | Apr 23, 2016
It’s always good practice to play rhyming games to develop stronger phonemic awareness skills. Today’s lesson combines art and reading, a great combination! Down on the Farm – Lesson 27 I can match words that rhyme. Objective: To match words that...
