April 14 - April 17 Reading

Hello Families,

I forgot to include in the email that the class user name is mrpressey2020

For this week, please log into Raz-kids and support your learner in reading for 30 minutes a day.

When reading on Raz-kids with your learner

1) Choose a book together

• The level has been preset, please make sure that the book your child is reading is appropriate for them.

2) The books can be listened to

• Raz-kids' books can be listened to but also encourage your child to read the books either to themselves or out loud to your.
• Sit in a comfortable position.
• When listening to a book headphones can help with focus and to minimize noise.

3) When learners read their books out loud to an adult

• Listen to your child read some, half, most, or all of the book to you.
• Offer support for figuring out unknown words but also let them try their decoding skills first.
• Discuss the book and make connections.

4) Learners take the tests

• Watch your learner take the tests.
• Help clarify the questions and explain misconceptions at the end.

Reading should be enjoyable, enjoy the conversations with your child. 

Remember the kind of questions that can be asked following reading are the same kinds of questions that can help children better understand shows, movies and the world. 

Please email me if you have any questions about Raz-kids.

Also, Students can access/sign out e-books at the Calgary Public Library using their CBE username and the password 1234567.

https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/join/my-account/