September through early November, your child's homework will consist of learning how to properly write his/her name, as well as learning the alphabet and letter sounds through ASL, American Sign Language. A name card and ABC Phonics chart will be included in the daily take-home folder. Please practice each evening. Below is a copy of the ABC Phonics chart. Feel free to print an extra copy!
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| Download a free, printable copy by clicking here. |
Here is a link to the ABC Phonics video we watch in class each day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPMp5A_U2ek
Starting sometime in November, the Read Every Day (R.E.D.) bag will be your child’s nightly homework. The bag will come home with your child on Monday and is due back to class on Friday. By reading with your child as often as you can and asking the provided questions, you will promote and practice fluency and comprehension skills to support his/her reading journey!
Monday - Thursday, please help your child do the following:
- Have your child read at least one book that is in the book bag.
- Please do not allow your child to struggle through the words. Give him/her a chance to decode it, but if they continue to struggle, tell them the word so they can continue reading.
- Ask your child 2-3 comprehension questions from the list provided.
- Each time your child reads, write the title of the book, the date, and your signature on the reading log like this...
- Return the book(s) to school in your child’s R.E.D. bag each Friday. I switch books over the weekend...not during the week. This is the only time I have set aside for this task.
- When your child returns the bag to me with a parent or guardian signature logging their work, I will replace it with new books. If your child does not read for the week, books will not be replaced.
- Stickers are earned for time and effort spent reading...not fluency. My goal is for students to do their best and read four nights per week.
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| Additional reading log forms can be found by clicking HERE! |
- The book(s) and bag belong to Mrs. C. Please remind your child the appropriate way to treat our books and be sure all books are returned each Friday so your child can earn a sticker for their hard work. Every four stickers, students earn a prize from the prize machines in my classroom. Believe it or not...it’s a big deal!
- I am so eager to witness the excitement as your child’s ability to read improves and grows this year! Thank you so much for your support!
