Sunday, November 4, 2012

Magic e Song and Game

Ms. McDermott, one of our terrific reading specialists, came in to teach us a song and play a game all about magic e!  We played it during our community time in the morning.  The kids caught on quite fast.  We chose 4 students.  3 students spell out a cvc word and the class stretches out the sounds together and say the word.  Next the magic e comes in and asks the vowel to "say her name" (long sound).  Then of course the magic e is silent.  We played it about 4 times.  The kids had fun and really were beginning to understand what that magic e does.  It kind of reminded me of Sesame Street with  mmmmm - o - p  --mop.  I think when you make the kids part of the process they understand the concepts better.
















 

Remember to be kind!
Claire




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  1. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    This is exactly what my kiddos need right now! Many of them have really been noticing the silent e lately, but many do not understand it yet. Maybe your class can teach my class the song and activity??!! :)

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  2. First Grade SmartiesNovember 4, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Super idea Laurie! My kids have really taken this magic e idea and have run with it. I'll send you a copy of the whole song. When can we Skype again?
    Claire

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