"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents."
--Emilie Buchwald
Parents,
I love to read, and I love reading to your children. Reading every day to your child will help them to become lifelong readers. It not only helps them understand reading concepts, such as fluency, but it is also a wonderful way to reinforce important social skills. Any story that you take time share with your family opens up the potential for wonderful conversations with your children and will bring great value to their lives! Each month I will provide you with some suggested titles to share with your whole family that can be found in your local public library system. Please remember, these suggestions are not required, but can help to strengthen the home school connection and their love of reading.
Happy Reading!
--Ms. Morales
My Name is Not Alexander and My Name is Not Isabella
Stories by: Jennifer Fossberry
These two stories follow the day of a boy and a girl who dream of being different historical figures and how they too can aspire to be anything. It promotes self-affirmation as well as providing a child friendly introduction to men and women who have changed the world.
The How Do Dinosaurs Say... series
Stories by: Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
This series covers social and emotional topics such as love, anger, and school behavior. The fun illustrations and beautifully written rhymes make them enjoyable for the whole family.