Good Fit Books!
books I choose by myself are the best for me to read!
Welcome to 1B
Fundations
Daily 5
Writing Workshop
The Daily 5
I PICK
Helping your child
Where can I get books?
Scholastic.com
Raz-kids
Your Local Library!
Other great places to get books include local bookstores and many thrift stores
My child is reading a good fit book, now what?
More Literacy Information
- keep a journal: encourage your child to write about their day and activities
- notice environmental text: point out stores, teams, restaurants anywhere you see them! You can even keep a list of these words
- keep a reading log: Have your child write down all of the books they have read
- make words: Do you like to play scrabble? Take out those scrabble tiles and play a making words game
- practice sight words: practice reading, making, and writing sight words you can practice finding sight words inside of books too
- read with your child: sit elbow to elbow, knee to knee just like we do in the classroom and take turns reading books with your child
- use raz-kids at home for an experience with listening to reading or have your child close their eyes while you read to them to visualize and make a movie in their head!
- write! : make cards, lists, letters, books, be creative!
More tips: Learn more about first grade here
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