READING
Reading Levels:
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To determine whether a book your child has chosen at home, at the library, or at a bookstore is 'just right' for him/her, click the link to the left and enter the book's title. Make sure to mark 'Guided Reading (A-Z)' to find the book's corresponding reading level.
NB: In class and for homework, we care most that students are engaged and enthusiastic readers. As such, we encourage books to shop freely and find joy in reading. :) |
Making Reading A Habit At Home
Research shows that children who read every day, perform better in school. Here are some suggestions to encourage reading outside of school.
1. Set aside a concrete reading time that is good for everyone. You may be reading the newspaper, while your child could be reading their just right book etc.
2. Pick a specific reading place. Feeling comfortable is key - while some kids have no problem reading on a busy subway, many benefit from having a comfy nook at home.
3. Read together, have a book club at home. You could read one book together or each have a copy and discuss with each other.
4. Fill your home with a variety of reading materials. Kids can read books, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, etc. They can also read online!
5. Get caught reading yourself. Research shows that kids are more likely to want to read when they see those close to them reading and enjoying it. Similarly, share books you enjoyed as a kid with your child.
6. Sibling reading, encourage siblings to read together.
7. Reading playdates - have playdates with with friends centered around reading. Reading with a friend and having book clubs can be a lot of fun!
8. Start reading traditions. Choose books to read with your child around certain holidays.
1. Set aside a concrete reading time that is good for everyone. You may be reading the newspaper, while your child could be reading their just right book etc.
2. Pick a specific reading place. Feeling comfortable is key - while some kids have no problem reading on a busy subway, many benefit from having a comfy nook at home.
3. Read together, have a book club at home. You could read one book together or each have a copy and discuss with each other.
4. Fill your home with a variety of reading materials. Kids can read books, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, etc. They can also read online!
5. Get caught reading yourself. Research shows that kids are more likely to want to read when they see those close to them reading and enjoying it. Similarly, share books you enjoyed as a kid with your child.
6. Sibling reading, encourage siblings to read together.
7. Reading playdates - have playdates with with friends centered around reading. Reading with a friend and having book clubs can be a lot of fun!
8. Start reading traditions. Choose books to read with your child around certain holidays.
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