The Patrick Henry Post
September 24th, 2020
Special Edition: Reading Resources
How can you reinforce reading in a virtual school year?
This year more than ever, our families have both the opportunity to read to their students and the burden of providing stories for them to read. I wanted to emphasize how important this responsibility is, and recognize how hard it is for our families. Our families are working so much right now to provide for their families, and the stress of the pandemic has caused many of us as parents to feel like we can't be stretched any more, even to read one more book with our child. I wanted to use today's Patrick Henry Post to provide a few ways to make reading easier for our families at home. Keep reading below for some extra tips, tricks, and resources that you can use while you are at home with your children. And if you have ideas that have worked in your house, please share them with the rest of our Patrick Henry community!
Wanda Sykes Click the photo to hear Ms. Wanda Sykes read "The Case of the Missing Carrot" | Dule Hill Click the photo to hear Mr. Dule Hill read "As Fast as Words Could Fly" | Angela Bassett Click the photo to hear Ms. Angela Bassett read "Trombone Shorty" |
Ms. Patti's Read Alouds Click on the photo to see all of Ms. Patti's read alouds - she posts them nearly every day! | Ms. Shea on YouTube Even though Ms. Shea moved away from St. Louis, we can still visit her virtual classroom! Click the photo to see Ms. Shea's teaching resources and read alouds. | Mrs. Ayeni's Read Alouds Click on the photo to experience one of Mrs. Ayeni's read alouds - this one is an awesome book to help you think through what you can do with a problem. |
Ms. Patti's Read Alouds
Ms. Shea on YouTube
Indianapolis Public Library Click the picture to find free read alouds recorded and catalogued by the Indianapolis Public Library. | Mrs. Munnelly's Read Alouds Click the photo to see all of Mrs. Munnelly's preschool read alouds! I love this one - Sleepy Lullaby always helps me fall right to sleep! | Weston Woods Listen to the classics of Weston Woods in this search list of all Weston Woods books! Click on the photo to be taken to stories that are great for students young and old. |
Indianapolis Public Library
Mrs. Munnelly's Read Alouds
Ms. Smith's Read Alouds Click the photo to see all of Ms. Smith's preschool read alouds! "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" describes Dr. Rogers' attitude about cookies exactly. | Ms. Valentine's Read Alouds Click the photo to see Ms. Valentine's preschool read alouds! "Hair Love" starts with the main character telling us about her hair that "has a mind of its own." This is a great story to celebrate your hair! |
Ms. Smith's Read Alouds
Finding great books for student interests
Comic Books There are amazing comics out there, and this book specifically celebrates Black comics. This book is an awesome introduction into the comic book world and into the lives of authors who use their craft to celebrate their culture, ethnicity, and background. | A return to favorites Did you know that Dr. Rogers' favorite series of all time is Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling? This is a great series for upper elementary students to start exploring and there are seven books to hold their attention. Make sure to come back around Halloween and check out Dr. Rogers' "magical" costume! | "Little Leaders" Series Vashti Harrison's series of stories include titles like "Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History," "Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History," and "Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World." |
Comic Books
A return to favorites
Books on Display Next time you visit the school, make sure to come through Dr. Rogers' office to see some of her favorite books with beautiful pictures. If you're lucky, she might even allow you to wear her Viking helmet while reading "Where the Wild Things Are"! | Inspired by Art Little Parker Curry visits the National Gallery in Washington D.C. and comes across the beautiful portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. Read all about how Parker becomes inspired by this piece of artwork! | Celebrating Skin Tone "Sulwe" by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o celebrates a child who has skin darker than anyone in her family who accepts her unique beauty for the amazing gift that it is. |
Books on Display
Inspired by Art
Click on the "Caught You" title above to fill out a shout out for students or teachers! Email Dr. Rogers a picture to go along with your shoutout at deborah.rogers@slps.org. See below for this week's nominations!

Ms. Willard and Mrs. Wildermuth
"Ashley and Megan have trained their students so well. When I go into teams, the students are engaged, smiling, muted and know how to unmute themselves. Plus the kids are taking turns and not blurting out. The K team has done such a great job! Many times I do not even see an adult near the child. They have invested the time and energy to teach and model expectations during these first few weeks and it is paying off! Way to go K Team!"

Ms. Von Behren
