Pivotal Response Training (PRT) is one of the components of the STAR Program. PRT is a behavioral method that uses naturalistic teaching strategies to teach language and play skills. Teachers are able to create teachable moments in context. There are many advantages in teaching new skills through PRT. The strategy can be used anywhere (i.e., choice time, 1:1 instruction, recess, small group). Parents, siblings and peers can all use the strategy and the instruction typically increases motivation, decreases frustration, and is fun for both the student and instructor!
Think Central is the companion to GoMath! Here you will find your child's student eddition to their math book; readers that go along with the concepts; key vocabulary, Mega Math and extra games and skills all following the concepts and ideas taught in their lessons. Logins for Think Central went home at the beginning of the school year. If you need your child's login, please contact me.
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MobyMax will allow your child to practice reading skills, vocabulary, math facts and fact fluency all at individual levels that your child has already placed at. The program is adaptive and will adjust to your child's learning level. Your child has a login and is currently using this program in the classroom and can access it at home as well. Contact me for their login information if they forgot it. Your child uses this program at school and should be familiar with the steps to getting logged on.
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The new AK State StandardsThis link will take you to Alaska's guide to the new State
Standards. They will help you to know what concepts your child should be mastering each year |
Lexia is a fun reading program that is adaptive to each individual learning ability. Your child has a login and should be familiar with the login process. Your child is currently using this program in the classroom and can access it at home as well. If they can not remember the login information, please contact me and I will help.
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XtraMathDoes your child need to master their basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and or division facts to help make math easier? Try this free program that will help them master those basic facts and send you a report of their progress along the way. It only takes 5-10 minutes a day and is totally free! (Check to see if I have already set your child up with an account!)
Abcya.com is a teacher-created website which provides fun and educational games and apps for kids to use 5in grades K-5. Some examples of the games and activities include: alphabetical order, upper-case and lower-case letters, counting numbers, connect the dots, numerical order, shapes, addition, e-storybooks and holiday games. |
PBS Home Math ActivitiesVisit this website to support your child's math development through fun interactive games. Great way to support them in their math development.
BrainPopJr.Provides educational movies for K-3 students. Homework Help, leveled quizzes, games and activities for kids.
StarfallGreat site for beginning readers. Lots of fun with letters, sounds, and words!
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Hooda MathTons of fun and challenging math games on this site. Be sure to check out the logic puzzles for a brain tease.
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BBC Bitesize KS1Try out these fun math games from England. Covers all topics from number to measurement to data.
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Meet an authorAuthors live interesting lives ... Here are some of the most popular children's authors for you to meet. Three are from 'classic' times , the others are still writing today.
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Study Blue--Online FlashcardsIs your child preparing for a test? Do you have a computer or smartphone? You can create your own online flashcards to help prepare for any type of test. Give it a try--it may just help them ace that test!
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United Way of Mat-Su
United Way has put together a great resource guide with phone numbers and addresses of businesses and support systems in the community. |
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