3 Ways to Read a Book

During the first two days of school we learned about three different ways to read a book.

• Read the pictures- this is more than just glancing at the pictures as you flip through a book. It is using the pictures to tell the story and really thinking about what is happening.
• Read the words
• Retell the story- we can tell stories that we have read or heard in our own words.

Most importantly, we understand that reading is ALWAYS about thinking, no matter which way you choose to read a book! Please keep these three ways of reading in mind as your first grader practices reading at home.