Read to Someone!



Hello Kinder Friends,

Here we are again...another version of Read to Someone. I get daily requests for these posters. This is the current copy that we are using in class. As I have stated before, we are always a work in progress and as we gain new understandings we may change our charts and this is the reason that you may have seen a previous version prior to this one. If you need a copy please click on the image above and grab it. Since it is posted here and I have provided a link to download a copy you do not need to ask for permission to use it. These charts have been so helpful to my class as we review the expectations for Read to Someone. Today I was so happy to see some progress and good reading behaviors. I always make sure a substitute has a copy to use so the routine can continue even when I am away at training. I was able to walk around today and snap pictures of the class as they were reading in pairs and like I said I was able to see progress! I know it won't be long before the class is working independently. Some of the images you see here are from Scrappin Doodles. I use multicultural images as much as possible and always have but in this particular case I used images I had on hand so I could take my new version back to class as soon as I could. I laminate these charts and using clear packing tape to tape them onto a child hanger. I have a clothing rack that these hang on inside the classroom and we grab them when needed. Right now these charts are on my easel in my meeting area because we need them several times a day. I hope this helps and answers some of your questions!



Read To Self!



Hello Kinder Friends,

I wanted to post this again because I get a lot of emails about these posters each week. Here is the version I am using this year. In a previous post I discussed how we use anchor charts in my class. I create anchor charts in my class with my class. I usually use chart paper. Considering an anchor chart is something we use almost daily for an entire year I transfer our "in class" created anchor charts to a computer created one that I create at home. The reason I do this is because I can laminate it and it will last for the entire year. Once we work through our lessons and discussions on the chart paper, in the beginning not much changes on the chart, so I bring in the computer made anchor chart. If by chance we decide to change something or add something as we learn and grow in literacy, I write it on the chart and change it on the document and bring a new copy back to class. The reason I do this is because I have limited wall space in class. I have covered almost every square inch. Primarily my reason for a smaller chart is so that when we are modeling appropriate behaviors or reflecting on a session we look over the anchor chart. We NEED the chart a lot to say the least. I hang these anchor charts right beside where I teach and so they are ready whenever I need them. I tape each anchor chart to a small hanger and hang it in the area I need it. If I were to staple it in the room somewhere it would probably be on the ceiling because there is no space... I sure do not want to refer to something that is hanging across the room or on the ceiling! It works for me.

 

 

I will post pictures as soon as I can. I am in Kindergarten bliss right now and having a great time getting to know the children in my class. We are working on building stamina and we have already gone through a few timers. We are also learning how to pick a good reading spot. I am taking it all slow this time around. I am dreaming of true independence and taking my time to get there. As far as the other parts of the Daily 5... they are coming and I will post the anchor charts we create here for free but we are not quite there yet after just a week in school. I have to say that my class was super excited to get there book boxes and inside was a "Just Right" book to read. It was an exciting day. If you need a copy click on the image of the chart above.

Happy School Days!



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