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Welcome Back!

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animated_ricky_V2As we begin school, I will be checking in with my former reading students. Based on the results of formal assessments, students may qualify for additional reading support. I will contact families regarding this support by the end of September.

In the meantime, you can prepare your child for these busy first weeks by establishing a consistent reading time at home. You can vary this time by having your child read to you or by reading to your child. Remember to have your child read books that are at a “just right” level. “Just right books” can be read easily, with fewer than 5 tricky words per page. Also check to make sure that your child understands the progression of the story. When reading at home, it is better to choose a book that is easier than harder for your child. so that reading time is fun and builds reading confidence. These practices will help to raise a child who chooses to read not just for school, but for enjoyment.

I look forward to checking in with my reading students! If you have any questions, please contact me at school.

Student Progress

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Hello parents! Next week, I will be assessing all of my students’ reading progress. I will meet with children one at a time, so we will not be meeting for reading groups. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate how they apply strategies when they are stuck on tricky words (decoding), how they read smoothly (fluency), and how they retell the story after they are done reading (comprehension). This time is so valuable because helps me determine what specific instruction they need next to become better readers. During this one-on-one time, I will also show students their recent progress. I feel that it is important to include readers in understanding their own reading growth, as well as discussing their reading strengths and their areas for improvement. When students have a targeted learning goal, they can be more purposeful while reading. I won’t be sending home progress notes at this time. However, if you would like to know more about your child’s reading progress since our conference time in November, you are welcome to email me.

Please continue reading with your child every night at home. Along with reading his/her WEB book, your child can reread the books that have come home from my reading group or he/she can read the leveled books available on Raz-Kids. Spending just 15 minutes a night on reading will have huge benefits for your child!

Happy reading!

Reading Progress

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It’s hard to believe that we have already been at school for two months! During that time, students have learned to apply new strategies while reading. In order to document each child’s progress, I am reading with my students one-on-one this week. I will be assessing their accuracy (reading the words correctly), their independent use of strategies when they encounter tricky words, their fluency (smooth reading), and their comprehension (understanding of the story). Reading uses many different skills!

I am looking forward to meeting with parents during parent/teacher conference time to share information about students’ progress. Don’t worry about setting up a separate time with me, I will be joining you when you meet with your child’s classroom teacher.

Because I won’t have my reading groups this week, please make sure that you continue reading with your child at home every night. The first and second grade classrooms have started Raz-Kids, a great website with leveled books that your child can access at home. By spending just 15 minutes a night reading together, you can provide invaluable support for your child.

Happy Reading!