We went on a walk around the school and spent time looking and thinking about all the letters and words we saw. It was so fun to watch their confidence and excitement really shine through. They were amazed that they were able to read signs, pictures, labels, posters and more all around them. Dr. Cicotte even joined us as we read the halls since he was impressed as he walked by us and heard all the reading we were doing.
We also spent time reading all around our classroom with partners. We talked about how we could continue reading the world around us on our way home from school (reading our neighborhood sign, reading a stop sign, reading a McDonald's, Target, or Schnucks sign), and all the things we can read in our homes - things that aren't even books! Make sure to spend some time reading (looking & thinking) the world around you with your child and celebrate even their approximations of words as true reading.
We can read "learn about the world" books!
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