Cadet Time

Crestwood Elementary is very committed to providing every opportunity that we can to help your child become a strong reader.  One way we do this is “Cadet Time”.  This is a daily 30 minute block of time where we group your child into a small group according to his/her strengths and weaknesses.  We use standardized test scores, classroom work, and teacher observation to determine what your child needs.  They are then assigned to a teacher for a period of time to work on these areas.  In third grade we are very lucky to have a great team of teachers (Mrs. Kerian, Mrs. Midthus, Mrs. Vacta, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Cray, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Walter, and Mr. Knobloch) available, so we can provide as small of groups as possible.  Our Cadet Time takes place between 9:30-10:00 daily. 

During Cadet Time teachers may be working on reading fluency, decoding of text, and comprehension strategies and skills.  It all depends on the needs of the student.  Third graders have been currently focused on improving and enhancing their understanding of fictional text.  Following the Thanksgiving break, we will regroup and then focus on nonfiction. 

Click on the video link below to listen to a reader’s theatre by one group.  Reader’s theatre is a great and fun way for students to practice repeated reading which greatly improves their fluency. 

We are so glad we are able to implement a quality “Cadet Time” to help each student improve their reading skills!