Join me in a reading adventure, designed for early Elementary School aged children. Kindergarten to 3rd grade reading levels. In this ongoing course, students will meet fellow book lovers and explore many types of reading materials. Each week, there will be an in class reading to discuss. We will read a book, short story, article, or poem together in class. Reading outside of the classroom is not required because we will read and discuss it in class. Students will be encouraged to answer pre and post reading questions designed to help them connect with the reading and their peers as well. We will explore many genres together. 

In each class we will do a brief ice breaker to help students feel comfortable participating in class. However, participation is recommended, not required. Listening to the reading and activities works too. After our ice breaker, we will explore some pre-reading techniques to aide in comprehension and give students something to connect with or think about during the reading. Then I will read aloud and encourage students to read aloud as well. Reading out loud in class is a choice. I am aware that some of my younger students will be beginner readers. Therefore, they will not be required to read at an older students level. Students who do not feel comfortable reading in front of peers will have the option to listen only. Once the reading has concluded, we will answer some post reading questions. Finally, we will play a game, watch a short video clip, or complete an activity based on the reading. 

Since I was a young child, I have loved to read many different types of books. I found that I could go on an adventure while in the comfort of my own home, just by opening a good book. This is what I would like to share with my students. My goal is to find books that your children will not be able to put down. Stories that hold their interest and foster a love of reading. We will learn many reading techniques in this class to increase fluency and comprehension. I also hope to help students improve their reading comprehension by incorporating fun activities and games into each class. 

In my experience as a teacher, students learn more when they can apply the new information while having fun at the same time. Therefore, I strive to create a welcoming and fun classroom where students can enjoy their time learning. Students expressing their thoughts and opinions in a safe space seems to be very important to children. I hope to facilitate this in my classroom. 


Week of January 28- February 3: “Amelia Bedelia Means Business”
Week of February 4-10:  “Amelia Bedelia Means Business“
Week of February 11- 17:  “Amelia Bedelia Means Business“ 


Week of March 20-26: "Do Not Open This Book" by Duane Browne
Week of March 27- April 2:"Yasmin the Superhero" by Saadia Faruqi, Hatem Aly
Week of April 3-9: Poems by Shel Silverstein
Week of April 10-16: "Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes" by James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Week of April 17-23: "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
Week of April 24-30: Fancy Nancy Sees Stars by Jane O'Connor
Week of May 1-7: I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton
Week of May 8-14: Lola: The Bracelet of Courage by Sarah Cullen and Carmen Ellis

Week of July 17-23: How Wonderfully Odd by Rory Haltmaier
Week of July 24-30: Oh No! My Dinosaur is Sick by J. E. Comet
Week of July 31- August 6: Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu by Diane Alber
Week of August 7- 13: Rory by Sarah Cullen
Week of August 14-20: Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House by James Dean
Week of August 21-27: I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton
Week of August 28-Sept 3: Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
Week of Sept 4-10: Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
Week of Sept 11-17: Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
Week of Sept 18-24: Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows

Week of October 9-15: Fall Poetry
Week of October 16-22: How to Find a Fox by Nilah Magruder
Week of October 23-29: Articles about Halloween
Week of October 30-November 5: Spooky Short Stories