Every day in Mara's class someone shares a special experience. They can share something they like to do or teach the class something or show something. Mara chose to read a book to her class. She loves reading and is an excellent reader! The book she chose was Hooray for Wodney Wat! It is a funny book that our family enjoys reading together. The first time we read it we just laughed and laughed! I was a little concerned however with Mara reading it to her class, I wasn't sure how she would do....but she did GREAT! I was so proud of her! She read fantastic! I LOVE listening to Mara read! She has the cutest expressions and enthusiasm!
She was a tiny bit nervous reading to her class and spoke a little quietly but she did awesome!
Her class enjoyed listening to her story.
My favorite part of Mara's special experience was at the end when the children could ask questions. One little girl raised her hand and said "Mara, how do you read so fast?!" Mara's response was cute: "I read every day and practice reading!" Another little girl raised her hand and said, "But how were you able to read all those words so good?!" Mara really excels in school. She is a great student!
Speaking of reading....I was in charge of Book Club this month. The book I chose was called A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck. Darling book! Everyone liked it! As I was looking online for information about the author to share at book club I came across this cute poem he wrote. I love reading with my kids and I love when my kids love to read!
Read
to your children
Twenty minutes a day;
You have the time,
And so do they.
Read while the laundry is in the machine;
Read while the dinner cooks;
Tuck a child in the crook of your arm
And reach for the library books.
Hide the remote,
Let the computer games cool,
For one day your children will be off to school;
Remedial? Gifted? You have the choice;
Let them hear their first tales
In the sound of your voice.
Read in the morning;
Read over noon;
Read by the light of
Goodnight Moon.
Turn the pages together,
Sitting close as you'll fit,
Till a small voice beside you says,
"Hey, don't quit."
Twenty minutes a day;
You have the time,
And so do they.
Read while the laundry is in the machine;
Read while the dinner cooks;
Tuck a child in the crook of your arm
And reach for the library books.
Hide the remote,
Let the computer games cool,
For one day your children will be off to school;
Remedial? Gifted? You have the choice;
Let them hear their first tales
In the sound of your voice.
Read in the morning;
Read over noon;
Read by the light of
Goodnight Moon.
Turn the pages together,
Sitting close as you'll fit,
Till a small voice beside you says,
"Hey, don't quit."
1 comment:
I am so proud of her too. Her reading skills are amazing. I love the way she uses her voice to read the emotions of the book. She gets the question marks in the right tone. Her phrasing is fluid, She makes you want to listen to the story. Perhaps she will be an author. The poem was so insightful. It doesn't take a lot of time to plan, you just need to do it. Thanks for reading to all your children.
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