Here Comes Home Reading!

Of course, we all read to our children every night.... So what's this Home Reading thing? This program means that your child will be bringing home a book that is at his/her reading level. Yes, these books are boring so please supplement your reading time with some other rich literature. Meanwhile, these little books will give your child a chance to try reading on his/ her own. It's remarkable to see how quickly our little readers catch on!

The children will also keep track of their home reading. This is what the Reading Record will look like.

____________ 's Home Reading Record

Every night your child will bring home a book in his/her Take Home Folder. The first books will develop awareness of letter sounds (phonics.) Then your child will move to pattern books where only a word or so changes per page. Please spend time reading this book with your child. Help your child use reading strategies such as looking at the picture , looking at the first letter or a word, or asking the question, “Does that make sense?” This is meant to be an educational and ENJOYABLE experience. So, if your child is reluctant, avoid any struggles or tears. Instead, take the lead and read the book to your child. Your child may then try reading it for round two or help you with some words. You'll probably find your child is very proud of his/her reading skills. (And, yes.... even figuring out what's going on by looking at the picture is “reading.”)

Important notes:

Signing a book out: Choose a book from basket with child's name on it. Remove the card from the book and put it in child's name pocket on the wall.

Returning a book: Take card out of wall pocket and return to the book. Return the book to the basket with same letter.

New Records: After reading 10 books, your child will get a ten strip to put on the reading wall. We will use the wall to learn how to count by 10's. (This is not necessary in Kindergarten, but some are ready and eager.)

Thank you! Enjoy your literacy experience. Love Mrs. App

(There is a little chart for printing the name of the book and writing a parent signature. I took it off the blog example since it took up too much space.)