Welcome...

Mrs. Eckerson                                                         

According to Perkins (1991), the basic goal of education is to allow an 
individual the opportunity “for the retention, understanding, and active use 
of knowledge and skills”.  It is therefore my belief that every teacher 
should want to construct knowledge.  How?  By helping students relate their 
own knowledge, experiences, and ideas to new situations.  

With this in mind it is always important to have your child(ren) read aloud 
15 to 20 minutes every day.  Have them read recipes, magazines, newspapers, 
books, brochures, anything.  Have them follow you around the house while they 
read to you or have them read to a sibling.  

Reading on a daily basis helps to develop your child(ren)'s reading skills 
which is an important ingredient to being successful in life.  In addition, 
if your student(s) is not fluent with his or her multiplication facts have 
them create flashcard from index cards for daily practice. If you have any 
concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

My message is always basically the same...Read! Read! Read!

Vocabulary + Vocabulary + Vocabulary develops Fluency which = Reading 
Comprehension