Exciting news!! We have started our Guided Reading groups today!
Some students will be bringing home a book in their book bag that we practiced reading in our small groups this morning. We focused on pointing to the words as we read and using the picture to help us figure out a word we don't know. Normally, your child should be able to read their Guided Reading book independently at home. This week, we are just getting our feet wet and getting into the routine so your child might need some assistance pointing to the words as they read. I have included a special pointer in the book bags. :)
Long fingernails are quite useful... ;)
Please take some time to have your child read their Guided Reading book to you. If your child gets stuck on a word, help them figure it out by looking at the pictures for clues and modeling how to sound out words. We are still at the very beginning stages of reading, so building independence in reading strategies will allow us to grow as readers!
Here is what you will see in your child's book bag.
Yellow paper: Book log to keep track of the books sent home
Blue paper: Tips for parents
Book: Fire Truck
Please let me know if you have any questions about our Guided Reading time and/or book bags!
