Tuesday, September 7, 2010
R4S (Reading for Success)
If you want to get ahead you must read, read, and read! I absolutely love reading. I feel as though it is extremely important to introduce a love for reading to all children. Every classroom should have a sector dedicated to reading! It is crucial that teachers should have attention-grabbing books and novels accessible to children of all ages. Every day, from 1:00 to 1:45, Walter J Baird Middle School dedicates this time to reading, referred to as R4S (Reading for Success). All teachers and students are either in the library checking out books or reading quietly in the classroom. This program encourages students to understand the impact that reading has on improving academics and stimulating your imagination. I believe that every child can learn to appreciate the rewards of reading. As teachers, it should be our obligation to help [each child] find age appropriate and interesting books that appeal to the individual child. We should be aware of their interests and talents so that we can point them in the right direction. Although some children may not be strong readers, the more they read the better they will get! Reading for pleasure widens ones vocabulary, stimulates imagination, and improves academics as a whole. Reading aloud is also a fun, hands on approach to reading. I encourage all schools to take an active part in reading for success. Children can enjoy to read; the benefits of this discovery is limitless!
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I couldn't agree with you more! I remember having the coolest little reading spot in my 4th grade room. Everyone wanted to read there. It looked like a jungle and had a comfy spot to sit. I always loved when it was my turn to go there, and I am saddened when my younger cousins or other kids I meet don't like to read. In fact, I was just talking to my 8 year old little cousin about reading, and he told me he hates to read and that he doesn't ever have to read at home (just pages in class). I think we need to really encourage reading that children will enjoy at school and at home. Besides, this is a great way to bond with your children!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I love to read! I have a 2 year old and that is his favorite thing to do. He will bring me a book and come sit in my lap and say read. The other day he was sitting on the couch with a book in his lap; he was flipping through the pages saying read, read, read, read, read. It was the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteLast year I taught preschool and I made a point to read before nap time time and after nap time. This was a time during the day where the kids could chill out, lay dawn and enjoy listening to a story. This was one of the favorite times a day for my students.