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Kids Write To Read
~ A Natural Approach to Personalized Learning ~
Welcome!
About
About Dr. Janet Kierstead
About This Natural, Child-Friendly Approach
How This Approach Was Developed
Why Writing First?
The Child’s Natural Learning Strategy
The Child’s Natural Path
Curriculum
Personalized Curriculum
Overview Of Practical Activities
Gradually Adopting The Steps
Managing Classrooms
Getting Started the First Day of School
Gradually Adopting The Steps
Managing The Active Setting: The Active Work Period & Choice
Afternoon Schedule & Moving Into Books
Levels of Control, Rules, & Work Cycles
Supportive Environment
At Home
Help a Child Learn to Write/Read while Grocery Shopping!
Biblio & Readings
Biblio & Articles
A Day in the Life Of an Individualized Language Experience Classroom
Another Sequential Writing Process
Preface
Writing Fills the Gap
Phonics (Toddler — Primary)
Distinguishing Sounds & Integrating Phonics
Letter/Noun Charts vs Sound/Story Systems
Sound/Story System For Spelling
Writing & Reading (Preschool – Primary)
Write/Read Naturally!
The Steps
Moving Into Books
Comparing this Natural Approach with Learning to Speak
Key Words With Preschoolers
“Sensitive Periods” & Readiness
Testing For Readiness To Work With Print
Why Key Words With Such a Young Child?
Modifying Key Words for Preschoolers
Detailed & Brief Directions for Every Step
Introducing Key Words In a Primary Classroom
Materials Needed For Introduction to Key Words
Charts & Strategies For Guiding Skill Development
Two Basic Approaches to Reading & Phonics
“The Reading Wars”
Projects & Math (Primary — Teen)
“Real-Life” Projects For Higher-Level Thinking Skills
Design & Carry Out Simple and Action-Based Projects
Project Examples & Issues
Math: Bead Trading (K – Upper Elementary)
A Day In The Life PDF
A Day in the Life
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