1.  Developing Lifelong Readers Presented by Ms. Kim and Ms. Recinos

2. Objective  You will reflect on your child’s reading habits at home  We will discuss the importance of daily reading and how to promote lifelong reading habits  We will model how to choose Just-Right Books and how to use comprehension strategies at home  We will reflect and plan next steps

3. What are your child’s reading habits at home?

4. Importance of Daily Reading  Build stamina  Acquire vocabulary  Develop an appreciation and love for reading

5. Promote Lifelong Reading Habits  Set clear expectations  Decide on a special place and a consistent time to read  Build a library at home  Utilize public library, school and classroom library  Purchase books  Take a book everywhere!!!  Record books read  Share and talk about books

6. Just-Right Books  Reading Level  Five Finger Rule  Reading interests

7. Comprehension Strategies at Home  Oral retelling  Sentence starters

8. Reflection and Next Steps  How will you use today’s information at home?  What other support can the school offer to assist you in developing lifelong readers?

9. THANK YOU!