This year your child will learn superpowers to help them grow as a reader. Please view the videos below to understand each power and how you can help support your child at home with reading.
Super Powers Overview.MOV
Overview of Super Powers
Pointer power and picture power
Pointer Power and Picture Power
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Pointer Power
Sound power.MOV
Sound Power
Snapword power.MOV
Snap Word Power
Reread Power.MOV
Reread Power
Persistence Power.MOV
Persistence Power
Book Talk Power.MOV
Book Talk Power
Reading Level Progression Kinder
What do the reading levels look like?
Here you will find examples of the reading level progression for kindergarten and what each level looks like.
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Reading With Your Child: One-to-One Correspondence
Please see the video for examples and nonexamples of how we use our pointer power (finger) while your child is on a reading level of Pre-A, A, 1, 2, and 3. Once your child is an independent 4, we not longer point to the words as we read.
Retelling chart
After reading a book to your child or after they read to you, practice retelling the story across your fingers hitting these key points.
FREEKindergartenParentNoteforReadingBags.pdf
Reading Practice Suggestions:
Here are a few tips to guide you as you read at home each evening.
How to Support and Compliment:
Here are more tips for reading with your child at home.