Quiet Observations 9:
It is amazing to listen to our friends communicate with one another. Whether their comments are made in a large group, small group, partnerships, formal, or informal setting they say the sweetest things!! As we enter the last 10 weeks of school, the students are becoming confident in their sound identification. They are looking forward to being independent writers. I often hear them ask their table mates how to spell words. Whether it's right or wrong, it is simply amazing to listen to them sounding out various words while working together.
Cottontail: Ms. Michelle? Can we use kid spelling?
Ms. Michelle: Absolutely.
Cottontail: Yes! I was hoping you'd say that. Sounds out mailbox. m-a-l-b-o-x (This spelling is a perfect example of a child's ability to understand compound words, initial and final consonant sounds, short vowel sounds, and the beginning abilities to identify long vowel patterns. Wonderful progress!)
Friend 1: How do you spell Willowwind?
Friend 2: Did you check the Word Wall?
Friend 1: Oh, yes! It's under the Ww!
Friend 2: I love when the Word Wall helps us!
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