Independent and Home Reading

At the beginning of the school year, I focus on finding “just right” books for students to read. These are books that students are interested in reading independently with still a little challenge. Students need to be able to read most of the words, have a good understanding of the text, and be able to completely read the book in a reasonable amount of time. We visit the LMC weekly for the purpose of finding just right books.

I suggest that students read a minimum of 15 minutes nightly. As often as possible, listen to your child read and retell the story to you. The more your child reads, the better chance your child has to become a successful reader.