Yes, it's hard to believe that summer is over, and school starts this week. I had a great first day back, seeing colleagues, preparing my room, and getting ready for students to arrive on Thursday. I even have a few book projects on display in the front of the school.
If your house is anything like mine, it's hard to get back into the swing of things. One thing that didn't change all summer, even on our campout under the stars, is a nightly bedtime story. It doesn't matter how many times I have read a book, somehow my kids still want to hear it again. Occasionally, I can get them to listen to a chapter or two in a longer book, but they still enjoy picture books. I'm fine with that, as long as we read every night. I am glad I was able to continue this throughout the summer. My daughter starts and ends her day with a book on her own. She's just at that point where she wants to read everything! If you skipped the daily reading for the summer, don't panic! Now is the time to get back into it. Set a timer for your older student, and/or tell our younger child to choose one or two books for a nightly read. It doesn't matter if you've got it memorized; rereading is good for them. They pick up on new things, and you can talk about the story in different ways. Ask questions like why did the author choose this character's name? What is the author trying to tell us or teach us in this story? What do you notice about the illustrations? Are there any words or pictures that are repeated? Why did that happen? Try to stay away from questions that could be answered only one way. I hope you have a great start to your school year. I hope to post helpful information here once a month. If you have any questions you want answered, please feel free to e-mail me: [email protected]. Have a great school year, and keep reading!!
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AuthorMy name is Laura Coffin, and I am the reading specialist at Lake Placid Elementary School. I have a BA from William Smith College and a M.Ed. in Reading from Lesley University. I also hold a Wilson Language Level I certification. I teach reading, writing and spelling strategies to help all students! Follow me on twitter @lgaetacoffin Archives
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