Reading support groups for first and second grade began on Monday, September 23. My goal this year is to have my students discover books that they love to read!

First Grade:  First graders are focused on being good readers who have confident knowledge of letters/sounds. We are also learning how to use picture clues and the beginning letter to figure out tricky words. Parents can help their first grader by reviewing letters and sounds every day. Having quick recognition of letters/sounds paves the way for reading words. Students who need to review this skill received a letter/sound bingo game from their classroom teacher. While you play, spend a little extra time practicing these tricky letters/sounds: a, e, b, d, g, y, u, and w.

Second Grade:  Second graders are focused on being readers who are problem solvers. We are working on quick recognition of sight word and we are also reviewing the  vowel sounds. Since vowels are often the trickiest part of a word, it is important to hear and blend the correct sounds. By the end of this week, all second graders will have checked out 2 library books. If these books are at your child’s reading level (check the spine of the book, many of our books are now labeled!), you can practice building good reading habits together. Remember, if there are more than 5 tricky words on a page, the book is too hard and should be read aloud to your child instead.

If you have any questions, please contact me. Looking forward to a wonderful year with your wonderful children!