We are Readers!

This week, we started to practice our independent reading time.  During this time, students sit in a quiet, comfy spot around the room and read books that they selected from our classroom library. 

We learned that there are 3 ways to read a book:  Read the words, Read the pictures, or Retell a familiar story.  All the kids did a fantastic job building their reading stamina this week! 

On Monday, students will pick new books from our classroom library.  They learned that the Five Finger Rule can help them choose a book that is just right.  You can also try this at home!
Our Five Finger Rule:
step 1:  Open a book to any page.
step 2:  Read the words and put up a finger for every word you do not know.
             If you know all of the words--Too Easy
             1-2 fingers up--- Just Right
             3-5 fingers up----Too Hard