Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a restful winter break.  There is something about January.  The kids seem to bounce right back into the school routine with renewed energy for the new year.

Every so often, we have older buddies come into our class to read with our kids.  Today during our kindergarten literacy time, we had grade 2 and 3 buddies come to read with us. 

Reading is a necessity in any classroom, and getting some extra time to share a story with someone is a gift. We have all heard about reading being the secret to success. Students gain access to rich vocabulary and even simple stories contain complex aspects of relationships and events. While being read to, students are able to just relax and concentrate on what the story is about.  They gain by listening to critical language and enunciation skills.  There is no pressure to sound out words or memorize any information.  For the older kids, the more they read to their little buddies, the more confidence they gain in their own reading skills. The benefits are just too many to list. Plus, it’s fun and the kids love having buddies!

Most of these buddies were in my class for kindergarten and/or grade 1. It’s always so nice when they come back to visit their old classroom!

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