We made it through our first full week. In our whirlwind end of the day routine, I realized that the book orders never made it to the students' Friday Folders. Look for them to come home on Monday:)
Research shows that children who read at least 20 minutes a day perform better in school. Below are some ideas from Scholastic on how to include more reading at home.
1. Set aside a reading time. Pick a reading time that is good for everyone. It might be
before bedtime or even after homework.
2. Pick a reading place. It is important that everyone is comfortable so they can enjoy
the book. Try reading in the living room, or maybe the dinner table works best.
3. Read together. One person can read the book, or people can take turns.
4. Involve and engage listeners. Before you read, point to the book’s title, author, and
illustrator. Ask listeners, “What do they think the story is going to be about?” As you
read, you can ask your family members what they think will happen next. And be sure
to engage listeners with exciting voices!
5. Fill your home with reading materials. Place books, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks,
and more throughout the house so your child is surrounded by things to read.
6. Get caught reading yourself. When your child sees you read, he or she will be inspired to read.
7. Older siblings read to younger siblings. By reading to a younger sibling, the reader will gain confidence.
8. Start seasonal traditions. Pick a book to read every year when your child goes back to school. You can also read the same special book during a holiday.
9. Keep favorite books around. It can be comforting for a new reader to build confidence and fluency by practicing when re-reading a favorite book.
Book orders are a great way to build your child's at home library! All books are very reasonably priced. You can browse the flyer online by logging in to the website. You will need to create a log in. Our classroom password is GLMPW.
