I am sOoO enjoying this book. I am hosting Chapter 2 along with my fellow Teaching Blog Addict bloggers.
As a kindergarten teacher, I tried to apply the ideas Ms. Miller suggests in the terms of an emergent reader classroom. She describes how her class can be divided into three categories of readers: Developing Readers, Dormant Readers, and Underground Readers.
Research suggests that developing readers actually spend 75% less time reading. Miller suggests that students need guidance to help them find books that would be a good fit.
How do I find good fit books for my kindergarten students?
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I love Wilbooks! It is very difficult to find engaging books for my very emergent kiddos. I have tried to order books through Scholastic that are leveled, but I find they are not leveled in a consistent way. Wilbooks books (awkward sounding) match the leveling system that I have in my building. So it is simple to set a bin of books out and know my kids will find something that interests them. My students self-select these books several times a week. They take them home to practice and trade them when they are ready for a new book.
How do you promote independent reading in your emergent reader classroom?
I am reading this book along with you! :) I am enjoying it! I teach first grade so I am with you on the whole "applying it" to my grade level. Thank you for posting the site for wilbooks! I get e-mails from them and just hit delete :/ But now seeing your post and actually going to this site- I can't wait to get books my kids can use for AR. :)
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Fantastic First Grade
I posted my thought about chapter 2! I am learning a lot.
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I read this book last summer and loved it. I like making my own little books and using their names and photographs in them. They never get tired of this!
ReplyDeleteI had my curriculum specialist read this too and she is still talking about it at her trainings.
It really makes you appreciate the power of reading.
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I posted my thoughts about chapters one and two. The author is a kindred spirit! I wish my own children enjoyed reading more; I have definitely modeled a love for books!
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