Diagraphs are important components to reading and writing. Unlike blends, which have their own sounds, side by side, digraphs are powerhouse letters paired to make one sound.
Below is a wonderful link to help differentiate the two ways letters support each other.
It is not unusual for writers at Peach Pear Plum to do some research on topics of interest. The Amazon Rainforest, the Solar System and baseball players then and now are just a few recent.
As I began this newsletter, I became curious about May. As a Gemini, I have a strong connection to the month. The name is derived from the Roman Goddess, Maia. It is a time of growth and fertility. I’m certain that most of you have witnessed the growth that your children have demonstrated after a long school year comes to an end.
Here are a few fun facts about famous phenomenon (note the alliteration) in May:
May 5, 1862 Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
May 6, 1954 Roger Bannister is the first to run a sub-4-minute mile.
May 8, 1945 The end of WW 11 in Europe.
May 27, 1937 The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrians.
*Fabulous Five:*
Tidy Titch, by Pat Hutchins, is about a small boy with big plans to help his siblings clean up their outgrown possessions.
Have you seen my Ducklings? This story of youthful independence and familial love by Nancy Tafuri won a Caldecott for its vibrant illustrations.
The Great Kapok Tree, originally published in 1990 by Lynne Cherry, still speaks to current day concerns about environment and deforestation.
The Stray, by Dick King-Smith (Babe the Gallant Pig) follows seventy-five-year-old Henny, as she “runs away” and finds a new life for herself and her newly acquired dog.
My Father’s Dragon trilogy By Ruth Stiles Gannett, is about Elmer Elevator, whose similar adventures of leaving home and taking on a companion, speak to life changing adventures and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Spring 2: This six – week session begins the week of May 25th.
This is the last of the six-week series until autumn. Please see the website for available days and time frames to sign-up. Below is an overview.
Tuesdays 2:15 – 3:25
Wednesdays 2:15 – 3:25
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:10
