1st Grade Summer Reading
2018- 2019 School Year
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Each rising First Grader must do TWO book projects this summer. One book is REQUIRED and the other book is student’s choice. I have provided a list of some suggestions for the book of choice, but your child can feel free to read any book that is at a level they are comfortable with. After the optional book lists below, there are sample ideas for the project required. Each book must have a project completed and ready to be turned in by the first week of school.
Required Book:
Each Peach Pear Plum
By Allan & Janet Ahlberg
Free Choice from this list or something they enjoy.
-Clifford Series
-Max & Ruby Series
- Berenstain Bears Series
-Froggy Series
-Llama Llama Series
-Curious George Series
Each student must then complete an activity to go with each book. Below you will find a list of different activities they may choose from:
-Make a map of where the events in the book take place.
-Make a list of words and definitions important to the story.
-Tell 3 things you learned while reading the book.
-Make a poster about the book. Use paint, crayons, chalk, paper, ink, or any other art materials.
-Write a letter to the main character of your book. Ask any questions that you might have about the book.
-Make a bookmark for the book. Draw a character on the front and give a brief summary on the back.
-Sketch your favorite part of the book.
-Pretend that you can spend a day with one of the characters. Which character would you choose? Why?
-Make a new Cover for the book
To develop strength as a reader, children need lots of time to read lots of books that are “just right” for their abilities.
FAQ: WILL HAVING MY CHILD READ HARDER BOOKS HELP THEM GET STRONGER AT READING?: Nope! Exactly the opposite can happen! It is critically important that children not read books that are too difficult for them. Research has shown that reading books that are at the “frustration level” can actually stunt a readers’ growth, or send them backwards in their development.
When in doubt, help your child select books that feel “friendly/familiar” to other books they have enjoyed. Please help your child select books that you are 100% confident your child can read independently with ease, and that are clearly written for readers the age of your child.
Thank-you,
Mrs. Trochanowski
2018- 2019 School Year
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Each rising First Grader must do TWO book projects this summer. One book is REQUIRED and the other book is student’s choice. I have provided a list of some suggestions for the book of choice, but your child can feel free to read any book that is at a level they are comfortable with. After the optional book lists below, there are sample ideas for the project required. Each book must have a project completed and ready to be turned in by the first week of school.
Required Book:
Each Peach Pear Plum
By Allan & Janet Ahlberg
Free Choice from this list or something they enjoy.
-Clifford Series
-Max & Ruby Series
- Berenstain Bears Series
-Froggy Series
-Llama Llama Series
-Curious George Series
Each student must then complete an activity to go with each book. Below you will find a list of different activities they may choose from:
-Make a map of where the events in the book take place.
-Make a list of words and definitions important to the story.
-Tell 3 things you learned while reading the book.
-Make a poster about the book. Use paint, crayons, chalk, paper, ink, or any other art materials.
-Write a letter to the main character of your book. Ask any questions that you might have about the book.
-Make a bookmark for the book. Draw a character on the front and give a brief summary on the back.
-Sketch your favorite part of the book.
-Pretend that you can spend a day with one of the characters. Which character would you choose? Why?
-Make a new Cover for the book
To develop strength as a reader, children need lots of time to read lots of books that are “just right” for their abilities.
FAQ: WILL HAVING MY CHILD READ HARDER BOOKS HELP THEM GET STRONGER AT READING?: Nope! Exactly the opposite can happen! It is critically important that children not read books that are too difficult for them. Research has shown that reading books that are at the “frustration level” can actually stunt a readers’ growth, or send them backwards in their development.
When in doubt, help your child select books that feel “friendly/familiar” to other books they have enjoyed. Please help your child select books that you are 100% confident your child can read independently with ease, and that are clearly written for readers the age of your child.
Thank-you,
Mrs. Trochanowski