Good Fit Books

This week in first grade students have been practicing choosing good fit books! We have discussed the importance of finding a book that is just right for each reader. The strategy we are asking students to use to find their good fit books is called "I PICK". There are four questions which guide students in their book selection:

1. Why do I want to read it?
2. Does it interest me?
3. Am I understanding what I am reading?
4. Do I know most of the words? 

Each first grade student has several good fit books in his/her reading bag at school. These books will change continuously throughout the school year as our readers grow and develop. When your family visits the library, we would encourage you to ask the four questions above to guide their book selection. Having these good fit books readily available at school and at home will promote independent reading. We are excited to see so many young readers coming into first grade with some great reading skills and are even more excited to watch them develop into readers who love to read!

Students enjoyed spending time reading their good fit books each day this week!

We are officially in 1st Grade!

What a great first week we have had in the first grade classrooms!  We have had fun getting to know one another a little more and reconnecting with friends.  We have focused our work this last week around sharing about ourselves and what it looks like to a first grader.  Ask your child to share a favorite activity from this week with you!!  Have a great weekend!