HELLO !!
I am Mrs.Tilton and I welcome you to my Basic Skills page. I attended Montclair State University for my undergraduate studies and Georgian Court University for my graduate studies. Since then, I have always worked with primary aged children ! I am so lucky to provide extra help in the kindergarten and first grade classes. While there, I assist the classroom teacher with Language Arts and Math lessons. I also have children come into my classroom for small group practice with the Orton Reading program and extra support for Math skills.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns at rtilton@lbischools.org
I am looking forward to a great year !!!
Here are some fun suggestions to practice skills in an amusing way ! The following games can be used for any skill (letter recognition/sounds, number identification/quantity, math facts, sight words, colors, comprehension questions, spelling words etc.) Simply modify the game to target what skill you want your child to practice.
1. LEAF HUNT
Just in time for fall ! You'll need paper leaves (found at dollar stores). Write whatever skill you are reinforcing on each leaf. Take the leaves and
toss around the floor, outside on the grass, around a playground or beach. Have your child run around collecting the leaves telling you what's on
each leaf. Change up for different seasons using paper snowflakes, plastic eggs, and/or seashells.
2. SIGHT WORD SMASH-UP
You will need a few beanbags, index cards, and a marker. Write a sight word, (or whatever skill you're practicing) on each card. Spread the
cards all over the floor . Shout out words and have your child toss a beanbag onto them. Next, have your child shout out (read) the words and
see if you can hit them with the beanbag.
3. SIGHT WORD BINGO
Make a grid (adjust the size depending on your child's ability and skill level), and write a sight word in each square. Next, give your child some
counters and read one of the sight words aloud. If your child can find the correct word, a counter is placed over the word. When a row, a
column, or a pattern is achieved, the game is over. BINGO !!!!
4. WORD/NUMBER WALK
You will need paper plates and a marker. Write a sight word or skill on each plate. Create a path all around the house, yard, playground, beach,
etc. Start at the beginning of the path and have your child read each word/number as he/she walks to the end of the path. Your child can pick up
the plates each time she reads a word. Repeat the game by creating a new path !
5. SPOT THE WORD
Write sight words on index cards. Use words you want your child to learn/practice. Stick the words on a wall. Get a flashlight and dim the
lights. Shine a light on the word and ask your child to read it. Switch it up by trading roles. Either way, your child is learning ! Make the game
even more fun by using black paper and glow in the dark markers or crayons.
6. MAGIC REVEAL
You will need white construction paper, a WHITE CRAYON, watercolor paints, and a paint brush. Using the white crayon, write the targeted skill
in a random place on the white paper. Next, have your child paint the paper using the watercolor paints. As the skill is revealed, ask them to
identify what they found/see.
7. PUZZLING WORDS
Children love puzzles !! Take a 20 to 100 piece puzzle (depending on skill level of your child) and write the targeted skill on the back of the
puzzle piece. Have your child pick up a puzzle piece and read the (targeted skill you're practicing) before putting it in the puzzle. If they
struggle, tell them the word/skill and set aside to try again at the end of the puzzle.
8. CATCH/KICK/THROW THE WORD
Start with 10 small balls. Tape a (specific skill) on each ball. Play a simple game of catch or kick. Every time your child touches the ball they
will read the targeted skill. Repeat with the other balls to keep the game going and have fun !!!!
Most of all, make this time one of fun and learning in different ways.
Just in time for fall ! You'll need paper leaves (found at dollar stores). Write whatever skill you are reinforcing on each leaf. Take the leaves andtoss around the floor, outside on the grass, around a playground or beach. Have your child run around collecting the leaves telling you what's oneach leaf. Change up for different seasons using paper snowflakes, plastic eggs, and/or seashells.2. SIGHT WORD SMASH-UP
You will need a few beanbags, index cards, and a marker. Write a sight word, (or whatever skill you're practicing) on each card. Spread thecards all over the floor . Shout out words and have your child toss a beanbag onto them. Next, have your child shout out (read) the words andsee if you can hit them with the beanbag.3. SIGHT WORD BINGO
Make a grid (adjust the size depending on your child's ability and skill level), and write a sight word in each square. Next, give your child somecounters and read one of the sight words aloud. If your child can find the correct word, a counter is placed over the word. When a row, acolumn, or a pattern is achieved, the game is over. BINGO !!!!4. WORD/NUMBER WALK
You will need paper plates and a marker. Write a sight word or skill on each plate. Create a path all around the house, yard, playground, beach,etc. Start at the beginning of the path and have your child read each word/number as he/she walks to the end of the path. Your child can pick upthe plates each time she reads a word. Repeat the game by creating a new path !5. SPOT THE WORD
Write sight words on index cards. Use words you want your child to learn/practice. Stick the words on a wall. Get a flashlight and dim thelights. Shine a light on the word and ask your child to read it. Switch it up by trading roles. Either way, your child is learning ! Make the gameeven more fun by using black paper and glow in the dark markers or crayons.6. MAGIC REVEAL
You will need white construction paper, a WHITE CRAYON, watercolor paints, and a paint brush. Using the white crayon, write the targeted skillin a random place on the white paper. Next, have your child paint the paper using the watercolor paints. As the skill is revealed, ask them toidentify what they found/see.7. PUZZLING WORDS
Children love puzzles !! Take a 20 to 100 piece puzzle (depending on skill level of your child) and write the targeted skill on the back of thepuzzle piece. Have your child pick up a puzzle piece and read the (targeted skill you're practicing) before putting it in the puzzle. If theystruggle, tell them the word/skill and set aside to try again at the end of the puzzle.8. CATCH/KICK/THROW THE WORD
Start with 10 small balls. Tape a (specific skill) on each ball. Play a simple game of catch or kick. Every time your child touches the ball theywill read the targeted skill. Repeat with the other balls to keep the game going and have fun !!!!Most of all, make this time one of fun and learning in different ways.Mrs. Clark's Reading Corner; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSHQ7c-k_fdatgOnaEW61ABrain Pop Jr games: https://jr.brainpop.com/games/Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
