Introducing our Dolch Words!

Today, we started our Dolch Words system!  Your child got his/her first set of five words to practice over the next week both at home and at school.  The goal for these words is quick recognition and accuracy in reading automatically.
An introductory note explaining the system and a list of ways to practice the words at home was sent home today.  You will also see this in the back of your child's folder:

(sorry for the odd view)

The post-it contains your child's 5 words for the week to practice.  The page behind is the assessment recording sheet.  Both of these items are to STAY in the back of your child's folder each week.  Please do not take either out; instead just reference the post-it for the 5 words.

Start practicing the words this weekend! :)  Your First Grader will be re-tested on these words next Thursday, October 9th.  A new set of words will be created based on that assessment for the following week and the cycle will continue each week.

Speaking of Thursdays, I will be creating an online sign-up sheet calling for volunteers every Thursday morning to help assess students on the words.  We will begin at the start of the school day, and it will require 2 volunteers each week.  I already have one volunteer for this upcoming Thursday. Oct. 9; but I am in need of one more.  If you are available and willing, please send me an email.  I will get the remainder of the sign-up sheet going as soon as possible.


Here are some links with other resources for practicing these words at home:
75 Fun Ways to Practice Spelling
DIY Spelling Board Game
Rainbow Roll and Write
Sight Word Games
Super Hero Sight Word Smash


Enjoy and start practicing! :)