Here are a few ways that I like to spice up Read to Self:
1. Finger Puppet Readers
Who doesn’t love knowing that they are getting to read NEW books? My kids do and let’s be honest, we all love getting our hands on new things too! 🙂 It happens to me every time Melonheadz creates a new clipart set! Can I get an amen? #clipartaddict
Even though my students get to choose the books they read in their reading book bags and even though their good fit book level changes as the year goes on, they still LOVE (like big puffy heart LOVE) when I put out a new bin of books. I have a “teacher cabinet” of read alouds books or books that don’t go into my student’s library. I pull out some books from my “teacher cabinet” (seriously, the kids oh and aw everytime I do this!) and keep them in a designated spot in my room. It’s just one book bin in my room that is a series of books or are books from the same author that the students can choose to pick from and read during Read to Self. These are not books that go in their book bags. These are books that they can borrow from the special bin and use only during Read to Self.
Currently, my kids are EATING UP Fly Guy books! And why wouldn’t they? We all love Fly Guy!
Soon I’ll be pulling out my stash of Dr. Seuss books, which my students love every year!!
I don’t know about you, but when I read I like to be comfy! Bring on the soft blanket, cue the snow falling, and hear the tea pot whistle–I’m ready to read! 🙂 lol Ok-I can’t quite pull that off in the classroom, but I do like to have some carpets and pillows that students can pick up and take to their spots:
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Kristy Lutton says
Great post friend! Thanks for the freebie. Do you have the new book?
Kristy
Thanks for sharing all these fun ways to spice up a routine!
Tara
The Math Maniac
Love all the suggestions, thanks for the reward coupons, such a great idea! I just linked up!
Becca! You know I couldn't resist linking up! Your reward coupons are adorable! Thanks so much! I love your cozy reading nooks! Your kids are so lucky to have you!!!
HUGS!
Julie