Our school is about to take part in a special, communitywide shared reading event. We will reveal the book and read the first few pages during Friday's student assembly. Every HSS and MLS family will receive a copy of the book, the Water Horse, and will be asked to read it together at home over the summer. I am personally asking you to make the time so that your family can participate in this special activity.
We are setting up a web page that will have links to staff members reading different chapters of the book so feel free to have your child(ren) listen to the book if that's easier for your family.
Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader, and it is also a fun, worthwhile family activity. Here are some discussion questions that you can use.
This is a novel program in that children of all grade levels will all be listening to the same book. Strange or daring as that may seem, it actually makes sound educational sense. Reading professionals recommend reading material out loud that is beyond a child’s own reading level. We also believe that you can and should continue reading chapter books with your older children, even when they are able to read by themselves. We have selected a title that can be followed and understood and enjoyed by younger students, but will still captivate and stimulate older children.
I know that you’ll enjoy this special reading time with your children. When a whole school reads a book, there’s a lot to talk about. With your help, we can build a Community of Readers at our school.
