Centers Make ELA Concepts "Click" on Picture Day

Students had fun working in cooperative groups today to practice skills in ELA.  They alphabetized words, read a paired realistic fiction book with a partner, and played the "Canyon Game" to learn about guide words.  Check out our pictures from Picture Day!











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