On Friday new books were sent home with your child in their Home Reading Package. As this reading program is new for many students and parents here are a few reminders:
- Books are to be brought back Friday. If books happen to be brought back later (Monday), I will do my best to assess them and change books as soon as possible that day.
- The books are going to be slightly easier right now. This is to build confidence in your child's ability to read and motivate them. As I send books home they will be progressively be getting more challenging.
- On the recording sheet you only need to write the book down once. This record is so I nknwo which book they have read and how challenging it was for them. You do not need to record the book every time they read.
- There may be alphabet books in the package as well which are there for your child to recognize words to pictures. Do not test them on reading the word by covering the picture as the words can be tricky for many; this can be done only if they are ready and would like an extra challenge. We do many picture walks with stories in class so they are guided to use pictures when words are difficult. This is part of the reading process. another idea to use with the picture books is to ask your child what letters make the sounds in the words (ex: HORSE --> which letter makes the 'r' sound). You can even ask your child to use the word in a sentence or even spell it with looking at it (or not !).
If you have any questions in regards to the Home Reading please come and see me :)
Star of the Week:
Our Star of the Week this past week was Keith! Here are a few things that his friends had to say:
He is fantastic!
He is awesome!
He is super at painting.
He is good at drawing in the lines.
He is terrific at drawing.
Way to go Keith! You are a super star!
