Learn more about DIBELS here!
In first grade, we use the DIBELS assessment to determine what books your student should be reading. Through an oral dictation, summary recall, and comprehensive questions, we can determine the exact letter level your child is reading. This process of questioning is done multiple times throughout the year to ensure your student is reading books that are perfect for them!
We recommend reading every night with your child for at least 20 minutes. In the beginning of the year this can be divided between you reading to them and your child reading to you. As the year progresses and their stamina grows, your student will be able to read harder books for a longer period of time. Also, you can ask them questions about the book afterward or just say "tell me what that was about".