Learning to read and improving reading skills are some of the most important things your child will learn in first grade. I’m sure you have already begun this journey by reading to your child at home. Your child’s first homework assignment is to bring one of their favorite books to school tomorrow or by Wednesday at the latest. Talk to your child about his/her memories of you reading to him/her. Talk about books or magazines that cover a favorite topic your child is interested in. Talk to your child about any books he/she reads, pretends to read or ones you have read to him/her. Then have your child pick one book to bring to school to share with the class. It is not necessary that your child is able to read the book on his/her own, but he/she should be familiar with the book. I would like to keep these books for a week or two while we have discussions about our favorite books and how to cherish them. I promise we will take good care of them while they are here. Please put your child’s name on the book. If it is a library book, put your child’s name on a post-it note inside the front cover. Thank you so much for your participation!
Each week your child will have reading homework. It is important for you and your child to consider where in your home is the best place to read. Does your child need to read in a cozy spot or in an upright chair? Do they need it to be in a quiet place or do they perform better with the “buzz” of family noise? Have your child sketch a picture of the best place in their homes for them to read. Then have your child label the picture. Don’t forget to have your child put his/her name on his/her drawing. This assignment is due on Friday.
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