Pinehurst No.2

Read with your Roadrunner everyday! "Even on the weekend?"

Yes, even on the weekend. If you come across a word that your Roadrunner has not yet mastered, have them write the word on a 3x5 note card. Start a collection of words to practice reading everyday in addition to your nightly reading. For example, start by having your Roadrunner read the note cards they have collected before they start reading. Next, have them read a book that is fun for them. Keep a stack of new note cards around for writing new practice words. If your Roadrunner is reading independently make sure they are reading a book just below their reading level. When they read independently there should be a minimum level of frustration. After you finish a reading session go through the practice cards again and ask them what each word means to make sure they are not just able to read the word, but also understand its meaning. Our goal this summer and throughout the year is to have the Roadrunners reading fluency match their comprehension level. Keep up the great work parents and don't forget the sunscreen.