" Every child is ready to learn more than he or she
already knows. Teachers must find out what children already know
and take them from where they are to somewhere else."
Marie Clay (2002)
I have been teaching for over 15 years. I taught Kindergarten for 8 years and this is my fourth year as a Reading Recovery teacher. My favorite subject to teach in Kindergarten was always reading. I love the wonder and excitement of children when they discover that they are able to look at words and get meaning from them by reading.
Reading Recovery is a 12 - 20 week program developed for first grade children who need a little extra help learning how to read. Through individualized 30 minutes lessons, it helps children use their knowledge of meaning, language structure and visual cues (such as letters and sounds) to improve their reading skills.
I believe reading is the most important single thing we teach children. Along with helping them learn to read, I hope to help them discover a love of books and reading that will last a lifetime.