Last night, our very first reading log went home. Second grade readers really take off, growing like weeds as readers. One of the ways we help them really "become" readers in their daily lives is by making the habit of reading at home. Most Concord students already have a solid foundation of reading at home from first grade and kindergarten.
This year, we are raising the bar.
We want them to be stronger readers, reading books for longer.
Your child should be reading at least 15 minutes a night, or about 90 minutes a week. Most kids can (and will) read for longer. That is GREAT! But the expectation is at least 15 minutes. They can set a timer or make a rough estimate.
Help your child create their own routine to read. It's helpful for young learners to know what to expect by reading at the same time and in the same place every day. Here are some suggestions.
Read at the table right before/after dinner.
Read at bedtime every night.
Snuggle up in your favorite chair or on the couch and read right after school.
We all know that we have activities like soccer and dance that can get in the way. But it's helpful to follow the same routine everyday for homework and reading.
Students can read to themselves independently, read to a family member, and can be read to by an older, fluent reader. All are acceptable ways to read for a 2nd grade student. If they are reading independently, they should be reading books that are at their level, or "just right books." Harder books or long chapter books are wonderful books to read to your child.
The most important part... help your child develop a love and excitement for reading.
Happy Reading!
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