First Weeks
In the first few weeks, we will begin by getting comfortable with what we know. Building a strong foundation to continue build upon is essential in these first lessons. During this time, you may notice books that are familiar, titles the allow students to fluidly practice reading, and opportunities to show what they know about writing. We will celebrate what they know as it will be the stepping stones for future lessons.
During this time, we also work to create routines for our time together. Each lesson generally follows a pattern with these important pieces:
During this time, we also work to create routines for our time together. Each lesson generally follows a pattern with these important pieces:
- familiar reading
- word work
- reading new text
- writing about reading
Book Totes
As we begin meeting each day, students will receive a book tote to keep books for reading practice. Each Friday we will exchange the books in the tote. Most often, the books will be familiar titles from our work together during the week. Typically students will have five books in the tote.
There is a calendar in the tote that I hope you will initial each evening after your child reads. Your child does not need to read every book every night though they are welcome to do so.
If you have questions at any time, please let me know.
There is a calendar in the tote that I hope you will initial each evening after your child reads. Your child does not need to read every book every night though they are welcome to do so.
If you have questions at any time, please let me know.