Christmas Reading List!

One of the greatest things to unwrap for the holidays is a good book!   Some of our favorite books are the ones we get out just once a year to enjoy with our families.  Below are some of my families favorites for you to check out!  Be sure to share your own with me by posting to the blog~  Merry Christmas!

• Olive, the Other Reindeer
• The Three Trees
• The Polar Express
• The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
• Dream Snow
• What Santa Can't Do
• The Night Before Christmas

Vocabulary Parade!

October 29, 2010 was our 2nd Annual Vocabulary Parade at TPS!  Check out the whimsical, zany, and creative costumes our students shared!

ELVIS is coming! Elvis is coming!

Elvis is a handsome, Golden Retriever who works with schools through the Delta Organization.  He will be coming to TPS to read with some of our students!  We are so excited to have Elvis visit us!  Check back with me for dates he will be here in October!

When you are "Stuck on a Word"

When you (or your child) come to a word you are struggling with, here are the hints we use in class.

     * make the first sound and think of words that make sense
     * check for picture clues
     * look for chunks or parts of words you know inside the word ( man in woman)
     * skip it and read to end of sentence
    
Remember to LISTEN to yourself as you are reading.  Ask yourself, does that make sense??  Does it sound right??  If NOT --- then STOP and FIX~IT with one of the hints above!

Book Buddies!

Dear Family,

Tonight I am bringing home a special friend to read with us.    Please listen to us read some of our stories.  I need to write in my “Book Journal” about our time together tonight.  You can write in it too!  My friend, book, and bag have to be returned to Mrs. Steph’s class tomorrow.  They can only spend ONE NIGHT with us!

Thank you for helping me be the best reader I can be!!!

Your Reading Student

& Mrs. Steph