Koala Kids Read

pouch books

"Take-Home reading program"

The idea for my "Koala Kids" was shared by LHS colleagues, Martha Morgan and Amanda Cook and adpated for Mrs. Vensko's first and second grade classrooms. Thank you so much for sharing your great ideas for this take-home reading program.

In our first and second grade departmentalized classroom, the children will become "Koala Kids" and their take-home pouches will hold books instead of baby joeys!

Reading for a minimum of 15-20 minutes each night is the MOST important reading homework for your first and second grader. A leveled book or decodable reader will be chosen especially with your child's reading level in mind. All books will be placed inside the take-home pouch. Take-home pouches will be used all year long, so it is important for your child to take good care of them, along with the books inside the pouches. All pouch books should be recorded on the Koala Kids reading log. Please listen to your child read each night and initial on the line. Books should be recorded one time only.

Koala Kids who complete their nightly reading log will receive sweet treats in his or her pouch. For every 5 books (first grade) or 10 books (second grade) read and recorded, students receive a lollipop. Students who read 100 books will enter into the "100 Readers Club" and will receive a special cuddly Koala Kids prize with a blue and gold LHS t-shirt:

Please don't miss out on the opportunity to help your child become a better reader this year! Share the joy of reading and read with your child every single day for at least 15-20 minutes. Happy Reading!