Frequently Asked Questions
- What day is Library day?
- Can my child bring a water bottle?
- How long should my child read each night?
- What kind of books should my child be reading?
- What can I do at home to help my child be successful?
What day is Library day?
Answer #1 (blank)
Can my child bring a water bottle?
Your child is encouraged to bring a water bottle to class. Please send a fresh
bottle or a clean reusable container daily. Remember, our brain needs
water to be at its best!
How long should my child read each night?
Your child should read about 20-30 minutes each night. If your child enjoys
reading, let them enjoy reading as long as they like.
What kind of books should my child be reading?
Allow your child to select their own books. We will be learning about the
different types of books that we can read. There are three types of books for
each of us:
Easy Books (Independent)--these are books in which your child can read almost
all the words and understand the book easily. These books are great to read
for fluency and interest.
Just-Right Books (Instructional)--These are books in which the reader can read
most words and understand most concepts. These are the books I will be reading
with the students in reading groups and that they will be bringing home in
their reading bags. These books give the reader an opportunity to practice
all the strategic actions they use when reading.
Challenge Books (Frustration)--these are books in which the student can not
read most of the words and the concepts are difficult to understand. There is
little value in reading these books. If your child selects one of these books,
you might wish to read the book to your child. It is o.k. to allow a child to
select a challenge book in which they have an interest as long as
they are also reading a book that is easy or just-right!
What can I do at home to help my child be successful?
Be positive, patient, and proud!
1. Be positive about your child's progress, and be a positive role model for
your child both academically and in character.
2. Be patient with your child's attempts in learning.
It also helps if you teach your child to be organized and responsible for
getting their own things ready and to school. Of course, as parents, we will help them with this, but
the student who knows it is his responsibility to gather everything he needs
for school and get it to class is one
who experiences less stress and more success!
3. Be proud of your child and let him/her know it!
4. Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep!