!!! Happy New Year !!!
I hope everyone had a really wonderful holiday!
Over the months of November and December, CBE Kindergarten teachers participated in a program from the Learning Disabilities Of Albreta (LDAA) called the Assessment of Foundational Reading Skills (AFRS). This program involved using an assessment tool which helped me to determine each child's strengths and areas for improvement in foundational reading skills. Using this tool allowed me to evaluate students' phonological awareness and phonic skills, which are the building blocks for reading. At school, we will continue implementing various strategies to help build a strong alphabetic foundation for students. Reading skills will continue to be introduced and developed through direct teacher instruction as well as interactive activities.
Here are some definitions from the Learning Disabilities Association Of Alberta:
