1. “Just Right” Reading Program A program designed to help Kindergarteners get excited about reading!

2. A little background… Encourages students to read. Involves our families! Builds on what is being taught at school.

3. F.L.I.P. Literacy Lockdown Literacy Lockdown Phonemic Awareness Phonemic Awareness –Rhyme –Blending –Segmentation Letters & Sounds Letters & Sounds Motor Skills Motor Skills –Visual –Fine –Large

4. Animated Literacy Alphabet Program Phonics Based Multi-sensory approach

5. Leveled Books…What are they? Books geared towards student’s current reading ability. Books geared towards student’s current reading ability. Designed to guide students at an instructional level. Not too easy, but not too hard either. Designed to guide students at an instructional level. Not too easy, but not too hard either. Helps students get excited about books because they’re reading! Helps students get excited about books because they’re reading!

6. Check out these books! Take a minute to look at some of our “Just Right” books. * Notice the difference in the levels of books.

7. A little demonstration… How to approach reading these books with your child!

14. Tips and Tidbits Before You Read Before You Read –Make connections –Review sight word(s) During Reading During Reading –Reading Bookmark –Comprehension check! After Reading After Reading –Extensions –Ask comprehension questions.

15. How it works… Books will typically go home 1-2 nights a week. Feedback Sheet goes with each book. Feedback Sheet –Return with book –Gives us info on what’s happening at home Need parent help to check-in/check-out books.

16. Feedback Form

17. Questions? Comments? Concerns?

18. Website Links Class Website Class Website –http://www.geocities.com/dwheth/ http://www.geocities.com/dwheth/ Discussion Forum Discussion Forum –http://www.geocities.com/dwheth/forum.html http://www.geocities.com/dwheth/forum.html Other Sites to Consider Other Sites to Consider –http://www.hubbardscupboard.org http://www.hubbardscupboard.org –http://www.starfall.com http://www.starfall.com –Links on Class Website Links

19. Thank You for your time and dedication! You are the one that makes the difference in your child’s life!