This year, 2015-16, there are 40 Fifth Graders mentoring 40 First Graders! What a joy it was to see this plan in action. Timers! These are some of the organizational ideas from REACH Academy. Check out the 8 pocket folders!! The alphabet folders with wipe off laminate are great. These ladies have figured out ways […]
Thank you Mary for sharing this. The Coordinator checks what is to be accomplished each day under the “DO” column. Mentor Lesson Plan Template Rev 072414 by Mary Hints for Volunteers/Mentors: Try to get local volunteers; the farther people have to drive, the more likely you are to have problems when winter weather hits. Try […]
Thank you Rachel for sharing some great ideas! Manipulatives: Letter matching & letter tracing/writing in sand.
Thank you Faith for sharing your own creations, and some pinterest ideas you incorporated into your creations! Please enjoy the attachments: INSPIRE READING LESSON PLAN FA Mentor Helps FA Parent Communication: When the student finishes a book, Faith sends home all of his/her learning materials, progress report and the book. “In the parent letter that I send home at this time, I […]
Thank you Alicia! Recently I saw these ideas while visiting Alicia: High Frequency Words Ice Cream Scoops A student receives a “scoop” when he/she can read the words on the corresponding list. Each student has color coordinated (Scoop 1, Scoop 2…) High Frequency Words on a ring to practice with her/his mentor. Using this Scrabble game […]