*We started our school year yesterday. I have twenty-four readers in my class that I can't wait to work with throughout the year.
*The first day got away from us and as I drove home I realized I didn't give them time to READ. This did not make me happy.
*Some of the things I promise my students are...
1. Daily Independent Reading Time
2. Daily Read Aloud Time
3. #Classroombookaday (Picture Book)
4. Writer's Notebooks (Five Minute Quick Write)
*We had a great discussion today about these four parts of our school day that I promised they will not miss. I shared how I was frustrated that I let day #1 slip by without any independent reading time.
*The readers and I decided we would get started this afternoon with a "chunk" of time dedicated to our independent reading time. The students had selected a book stack during open house so they were ready with books. Each student chose one of these books and got situated in one of the many "special" reading spots.
*I didn't even have to really stress to spread out in order to find a perfect reading spot in order to get into the "READING ZONE". The children must have been well-trained prior to this year. I loved it.
*Being it was only the second day of school, I decided to "for-go" the first day of conferring and walk around the grab some images of the readers in action. It made my heart happy as I went from student to student and snapped their picture. Everyone was so engaged in their book. I hope the entire year continues this way.
*Here is a "look" into our reading community...
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