The Joy of a Great Book
Third graders read with first graders today in the gym and the classroom. The students were so attentive as they listened to their third grade partners read to them. I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t enjoy listening to a great story. Later in the year, first graders will get a chance to practice their reading skills on third graders. This will allow for some mentoring/teaching on the part of the third graders. How do you know when you truly know something? When you can teach someone else!
My love affair with books started at an early age. Clifford the Big Red Dog was one of my first buys. I also remember being nervous on Fridays because I wanted to ask the teacher if I could please take the basal reader home for the weekend! Facilitate your child’s love of books and words any way you can, but one of the best ways is to curl up each night, tune out the world, and for whatever amount of time you can squeeze out of the busy day- get lost in the wonder of those pages. Happy reading!
You may have tangible wealth untold
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be.
I had a Mother who read to me. ~Strickland Gillilan
