In order to become better at something we know we have to be exposed to and practice it regularly. This is why we are given the opportunity in KG-B to practice reading multiple times throughout the day, and why we are also read to throughout the day. Take a look at our daily reading journey and read on to see how YOU can help foster your child's development:
Each day we have reading workshop. This involves four key components:
1. Mini-Lesson - We meet as a whole group and are introduced to new reading strategies during this time. Sometimes this is demonstrated for us by a teacher and other times we practice the skill together.
2. Private (Independent) Reading Time - We break off into individual spaces to practice the skill/teaching point addressed in the mini-lesson.
3. Partner Reading - We get together with our reading partner and practice developing our reading together. We learn how to work together to help one another become better readers, and we remind each other when we forget.
4. Share - We gather again and point out things we notice or review what it was we learned.
In addition to this reading workshop time, we gather daily in small groups to hone our reading skills and really tune in. During this small guided reading time, groups are given instruction at levels that meet individual needs. These groups are flexible and change based on the need. This provides the opportunity for each of us to get individual attention.
Also happening throughout the day as part of various lessons, we are read to by a fluent reader. This is a very important part of learning how to read....which leads to how YOU can help your child at home.
As this article by Erika Burton on the education website 'Edutopia' states, "Parent involvement is the number one predictor of early literacy success and future academic achievement." Please take a moment to read this short post that highlights strategies you can use at home to enhance your child's literacy development.
Each day we have reading workshop. This involves four key components:
1. Mini-Lesson - We meet as a whole group and are introduced to new reading strategies during this time. Sometimes this is demonstrated for us by a teacher and other times we practice the skill together.
3. Partner Reading - We get together with our reading partner and practice developing our reading together. We learn how to work together to help one another become better readers, and we remind each other when we forget.
4. Share - We gather again and point out things we notice or review what it was we learned.
In addition to this reading workshop time, we gather daily in small groups to hone our reading skills and really tune in. During this small guided reading time, groups are given instruction at levels that meet individual needs. These groups are flexible and change based on the need. This provides the opportunity for each of us to get individual attention.
Also happening throughout the day as part of various lessons, we are read to by a fluent reader. This is a very important part of learning how to read....which leads to how YOU can help your child at home.
As this article by Erika Burton on the education website 'Edutopia' states, "Parent involvement is the number one predictor of early literacy success and future academic achievement." Please take a moment to read this short post that highlights strategies you can use at home to enhance your child's literacy development.
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| Parent Involvement in Early Literacy by Erika Burton |
Please also help by listening to your child read his/her 'just-right' books. These are brought home every Monday and are to be kept at home all week and accessed nightly. Some of the books are meant for you to read aloud to your child, while others are ones he/she has selected to read to you. Be patient as you listen, and don't fret if you see your child struggle a bit; this is actually an important part of learning! By allowing your child time to work through the various strategies he/she has learned in class, you will help your child become more fluent in choosing the right one to figure out unknown words. Instead of providing your child with the word, ask him/her what strategy s/he could use to figure it out. And, as always, encourage and praise!
Thank you for everything you already do to support your child's learning. Please do email me (or comment on this post) with any additional questions you might have.
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