Alphabet Arcs and Sentence Fluency

The class has been busy preparing their cereal box presentations. The children will present to their parents next week. I have introduced two new reading centers to class: alphabet arcs and a sentence reading game. The alphabet arch is used to build words, count sounds and syllables, and practice spelling patterns. I love these because they can be used in small group or as a center where the children work independently. The sentence reading game was fun and the students read 16 sentences while doing it! I wrote seven sentences that specifically covered the diphthongs we’ve been learning in class. I put the sentences in a large circle and had each student stand behind one. When I said go, the students walk around the circle. When I said stop the students had to read the sentence as fast and accurately as possible then raise their hand. I’d walk around the circle and call on students to read their sentence. Adding new centers and playing learning games are always fun to add to reading groups. I love seeing the students be excited about learning with a new tool!