Questions and Answers regarding terms
Q1. What is HFW?
A1. HFW stands for High Frequency Words. These are words that are frequently used and words that the students will be learning. We will be reviewing kindergarten-level HFW's and learning first grade HFW's simultaneously.
Q2. What are book bags and when do we get them?
A2. Book bags are bags with a couple of leveled books that match individual student's independent and instructional reading levels. Students will receive these once I finish assessing the reading levels of all of the students in our classroom. Please note the reading assessment schedule on the announcements section and sign your child up for an assessment time slot!
Q3. What are math facts for math practice?
A3. Math facts for math practice can vary depending on grade level. For first grade, the students need to practice simple addition, subtraction, counting to 120, bundling groups of ones to tens, etc. It's important to make it casual and fun! Some ideas include using cards to add, using an addition song from youtube, rolling dice and adding numbers, using flash cards, etc.
Q4. What is an ABB color pattern?
A4. ABB pattern refers to using one color to represent one unique letter in a spelling exercise. For example, you can use a red marker for the letter A and green marker for the letter L in a spelling exercise for the word all. ALL
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