From Day 1, we start the work of readers. Each day the students are engaged in a mini lesson centered on a learning target around the work of a reader and a mentor text. These first couple of weeks, we have engaged in familiar song books and abc books.
After whole group learning through a mini lesson, students work independently or with partners to apply what they learn. Currently, students are reading the pictures to understand that books carry meaning and finding their identity as readers.
We know that we get better at reading by READING!
After some independent practice, students clean up and bring a book to the circle. Here is the important work of reflection. Students share and listen to each other by reflecting using the statement "I am the kind of reader who...."
It is such a joy to see the crew members building their identity as readers. You can build a love of reading at home by reading to your child each night for 20 + minutes.
