Reading is so important!!

Many of the parents I work with struggle to find time to read.  I found an article on the importance of reading. I too struggle to find time.  Before I had this special education job (just last year), I did not realize the importance!!  Thankfully, my big two kids are ok :-).  They are both readers, but in different ways.  One likes books.  The other likes short stories, jokes, and online reading of articles.  Either way, they are exposed.

Here is an online article I found regarding the importance of reading -- http://everydayadventure11.blogspot.com/2011/11/10-reasons-why-reading-is-important-for.html.

Sandy

Why you should read....

Many of the parents I work with struggle to find time to read.  I found an article on the importance of reading. I too struggle to find time.  Before I had this special education job (just last year), I did not realize the importance!!  Thankfully, my big two kids are ok :-).  They are both readers, but in different ways.  One likes books.  The other likes short stories, jokes, and online reading of articles.  Either way, they are exposed.

Here is an online article I found regarding the importance of reading -- http://everydayadventure11.blogspot.com/2011/11/10-reasons-why-reading-is-important-for.html.

Sandy

Sight Word Lists for Parents

The internet is an amazing tool.  Weeding through the good, bad, and ugly is a big job!  Here is one of the really good things I found -- sight word lists.  The lists are divided by age group.  How awesome!

http://blog.maketaketeach.com/parent-handouts-perfect-for-conferences/

Let me know if you have any questions on these!

Last week was Kindergarten Roundup.  As the special education teacher, this is the first time I was present in that capacity.  I have been there for my own kids as a parent.

My principal was sick.  So, that whole morning was mine.  He had a presentation ready for the information regarding our school and the forms that needed to be filled out.

I had been asked to create a presentation on Kindergarten Readiness.  First, I thought, what an overwhelming task!  Then, I did a little googling.  The task was much easier once I found a GREAT book -- The Kindergarten Readiness Guide by  Jaclyn Anne Brower.  You can find some of her ideas at www.kindergartenreadiness.net.

Check it out!