GROUP READING

Here are some meaningful ways to encourage children to read throughout the day.

Morning Message

Write a message to the children about special activities each morning before they arrive at school.
Hint! Children will get a kick out of this message if it is written by a class mascot (aka stuffed animal or puppet).

          Good morning, friends!
          Today is Tuesday, September 12.
          It’s going to be a terrific day!
          We have P.E. with Ms. Coleman
          and it’s Joshua’s birthday.
          I’m so glad you’re here.
                   Love, Ted E. Bear

      
Choral Reading – Children read together.
Shadow Reading – Teacher reads a line and then students repeat.
Take a Turn - Divide children into groups and each section reads a different line. (For example, let boys and girls alternate reading lines.)
Read with me IF you…like chocolate ice cream
like broccoli          have a dog
can ride a bike      are wearing red

Mirror Mini Message 

Write a short message each day on a classroom mirror with a dry erase marker. It might be a “teaser” to interest children in a book you are going to read, it might praise a child for a special accomplishment, or it might be a reminder to whisper in the hall. 

Pocket Chart 

Use a pocket chart to list songs, nursery rhymes, or cheers children select each day.

Poems and Songs

Write words to poems, songs, and finger plays on posters and follow along as you sing and chant.

Big Books

Rereads of big books will develop children’s confidence and interest in reading.

Voice Box

Make copies of fluency cards (free on drjean.org) and place them in a small box. Let children choose a card and then reread books or poems using that “voice.”