Summer Reading

I encourage everyone to find a way to fit reading into their busy summer schedules. Many students will have a slight drop in their reading level in the fall mostly due to not being in school and reading on a consistent basis. Any ways you can find to encourage your child to read in the summer will help. The Sparta Library offers a fun summer reading program. Involve the whole family by reading a chapter of a book each night before bed or while driving in the car during a family vacation.

Another summer reading opportunity for your child is checking out from our school the One Minute Reader books for your child. The One Minute Reader is a set of books that provide high-interest, age-appropriate stories and audio recordings that assist students in improving their reading fluency. Each book contains five stories. For each story, your child will listen along to the CD recording. The recording models appropriate pronunciation, expression, and fluency. Then your child listens and reads along with the recorded story. Next, your child practices reading the story several times alone. After that, a short comprehension quiz is taken. Finally, your child asks you to listen as he/she reads the story aloud. The books are designed for your child to complete independently until the final step when your child will read to you. Please contact me if you are interested in having your child take part in this opportunity.

Happy Reading!!