Final G Minimal Pairs

Here are pictures of words that are the same, except that some end in /g/ and some end in /d/.  Please practice these with your child if they have a goal of "reducing the phonological process of fronting."  First say the word with the final /d/, then say the word across from it with the final /g/.

February 2014 Vocabulary Words

Here are the vocabulary words we are focusing on this month!  The first two weeks of February we will focus on Valentine's Day. The last two weeks we will focus on Arizona history.

"SP" Minimal Pairs

Here are some minimal pairs to work on with your child.  First say the word without the "s," then say the word with the "s."  Have them repeat after you.  If they say the word without the "s," show them what they said (i.e. if they said "pin" when they tried to say "spin").

February Homework Calendar

Here is the homework calendar for the month!  Please let me know if you have any questions!

Color Bags

Our color of the month is pink!  Please have your child bring in things that are pink to school.  Your child will present it to the class.  He/she will answer wh-questions about the item.

Valentine's Day Center

Here is our Valentine Center for the week!  The students will work on following a schedule and directions.  The targeted vocabulary words are in bold.

1. Pick out a piece of paper
2. Draw a picture on it or chose between different colored flowers and hearts to glue on the Valentine
3. Write your name on the valentine
4. Choose a friend to give the Valentine to
5. Give your Valentine a hug

Handmade Matt and Molly Social Story

Here is our social story for the week!

1. It's Valentine's Day, and Matt is thinking about Molly.  He wants to make her a beautiful valentine.
2. Matt works hard at the table making a valentine.  He uses markers and a pencil to draw a heart and a flower.  He also writes "Molly" on the card.
3. Matt is so excited to give Molly her valentine.
4. Molly is so happy to get the card!  She gives Matt a big hug and says "Thank you!"


*Note: This was a hand drawn "Matt and Molly" story. If you would like to buy the actual Matt and Molly packages, please go to the following link: http://www.linguisystems.com/products/product/display?itemid=10008