Home Reading

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." ~ Emilie Buchwald

We were so excited to get our home reading bags and fill them with "just right books."  Each day we will choose two leveled books that are not too easy and not too hard.  We spent time in class learning how to choose a "just right book".   It is tricky to do and it might take us a few weeks to get it right!  We are looking for books that we are interested in and have some words that we can read on our own.  When we read with you at home, we will practice the reading strategies we use in class.  Reading for even 5-10 minutes a day will help me become a much better reader - and writer!

Reading Strategy of the Week: Use the Pictures!!!

The illustrations and photos in a book help to tell the story and share information.  When I come to a word I don't know, looking at the picture sometimes helps to figure it out.