"PAWSITIVELY" GREAT READING BEARS!!

4K to Grade 2 “Pawsitively” Great Reading Bears!

Jefferson Bears in grades 4k through 2nd have been doing a wonderful job reading and turning in their bear paws to earn a visit from one of our reading bears!  We have enjoyed sharing stories with the children with the visits!  "Beary" the bear is making tracks around the school and is on the second floor.  Lets see if he can continue his journey even further around the school before Spring Break!  Keep reading and enjoying great books Jefferson Bear Cubs!!

The following is the letter sent home to students when we began our program:

Our Jefferson bear cubs have been doing a wonderful job reading at school!  The children have been recording their reading titles using book logs and "bear paws". "Beary " our reading bear has been leaving "tracks" throughout the school as the students have been completing bear paw cut outs after reading at home or at school.

Reading at home is such an important piece in becoming a good reader! This builds your child's vocabulary, stamina, and fluency!  Sharing a book at home helps children to learn strategies such as picture clues, language and comprehension.

When your child brings home "bear paw" cut outs, please take time to read with your child at home or have your child read to you.

Then…..

1.     record your name and the title of the book on the bear paw

2.    cut out the paw

3.    Draw a picture and/or a written description on the paw of a favorite part, character, or something that they liked in story.

When your child returns the paws to school, they will be entered in a weekly drawing.  The classroom that the winning paw comes from will enjoy a visit from a traveling reading teddy bear. The bear will remain in the classroom for all the students to enjoy during class time that week. 

Lastly, reading at home should be fun!  We are working hard to develop a lifelong love of reading in your student!  Let your child SEE you getting interested in a selection and reading too. You will be so happy and excited at how contagious the enthusiasm for reading can be!

Happy reading!