Reading Rewards for Progress Made

Wow! I can't believe I'm blogging two days in a row. That's got to be some kind of record for me! But, if what I'm about to tell you is going to be of help right now, you need to know right now!

In your books, you have progress charts to provide incentives and motivation for your children/students. Along the way, they can earn rewards. One fun and different kind of reward would be to do something that is connected with upcoming holidays. They know they will need to hurry and earn that reward or the holiday, along with the reward that comes with it, will be over!

Halloween is around the corner and most communities have some type of fun Halloween activities going. Here in Cache Valley (Northern Utah), we have children's corn mazes and there is an annual "Pumpkin Walk". I recently went to a place near Salt Lake City called "Gardner Village" and this time of year, they have it all decorated with these huge witches doing all kinds of different things. (Ive posted some pictures of a few of them.) Many of these things are free.

If you choose one of these bigger events to be a reward, make sure that it is attainable for your child and work with them to achieve it. If you have other children that you want to take, set some type of goal for them to work on as well. Take some pictures and share with us!

Doreese

Report of UEA Convention

I shared a booth at UEA with a friend as a spur of the moment thing. I only used a 4th of the booth and mostly just was hoping to get some good exposure for "See abc's." My daughter, Joni, made a nice banner for me and a great poster. I took some samplers (I still need to blog about those!). I had free book marks and some "magic fingers" that people could buy separately from the program.

The turnout was quite disappointing compared to other years, but a lot of people took a book mark and many now know what a "magic finger" is! Also, I got to let people know that there is a way to change those hard-to-learn "sight words" into easy-to-learn "phonetic words" through the new invention of "Imletteration"!

Most companies just had the little paper banner that was provided. So, the larger, bright banner I had really caught the eye of those passing by. Hopefully it is registered in their sub-conscience somewhere so if they see it again, they will know they have seen it before!

Doreese

p.s. That black necklace I'm wearing was my big find at the convention. I've been wanting a long, black one, and it was only $5! There were a lot of fun, unique and discounted things there. (I also got my husband's Christmas present!)

UEA, Here I Come!!!

Hi everyone,

I am going to share a booth with a friend at the UEA convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. We will be at booth 624. If you are planning on going to UEA, come and see me. It will be Thur., Oct. 14 and Fri., Oct. 15.

Wish me luck. I will return and report!!!

Doreese

Glowing Parent Teacher Conferences for "See abc's" Kids

Just had to tell you about two children who have been using "See abc's". They both just started Kindergarten and had their Parent Teacher Conferences this week. One child's teacher said she was doing so well in reading that she could be bumped up two levels! At a different school, the other child's teacher said he was doing so well in reading that she was going to get him started on AR reading (an advanced program). She said that they don't normally do that until the middle of the year! Way to go kids and your moms!!!

I know a lot of parents have the notion that if their child learns how to read before school, he/she will be too bored when they start school. All the kids I know of that have used "See abc's" before school have never been bored, because their teachers know their abilities and put them on books that keep them challenged and growing. Also, with these kids, they have developed a deeper love of reading because they can read more advanced books at an earlier age; books which are a lot more fun and interesting!

Doreese