Miss Holz's First Grade News
September 27
What's New in First Grade?
We have recently introduced book shopping to the students. You may have heard your child talk about this. They all look forward to their book shopping days. I have taught them how to choose appropriate books during book shopping by connecting this process to riding a book. The students should be picking out books that they can read independently, also known as an easy rider. Easy riders are fun and an opportunity for your child to build their confidence as a reader. On the days they bring their book shopping books home with them, please make sure your child is bringing home "easy riders." I monitor book shopping in the classroom but they sometimes manage to sneak it past me. I will also be meeting with your child during an individual reading conference each week. It is during this time I will be giving your child instructional texts and give them specific strategies I would like to see them work on. These texts can be referenced to as uphill riders. In these texts your child may struggle with some of the new words but have the instructional strategies to stretch these words out. These texts may be a little bit more difficult, just like riding a bike uphill.
I've had some questions about the books your child is bringing home each night. I hope this answers some of your questions. Your child should be bringing their reading folder to and from school each night. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Spelling
Crazy Hair Day
Book Swap
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 28
- Nolan's birthday. Happy Birthday Nolan!
Wednesday, September 30
- Book Swap
- Fun Run (First Grade runs at 12:45)
Friday, October 16
- 2:00 Release
October 22 & 23
- No School
Tuesday, November 3
- First grade field trip to Oshkosh Grande Theatre (more information to come soon)