- I am learning to draw with detail and it makes me happy!
- My whole class has fun sharing these poems and songs together.
- I can memorize, recite, and perform language: “I am learning English!”
- I can reread these poems and songs with my family.
- Memorizing rhymes develops phonemic awareness.
- I am training my eyes to move quickly across the page.
- I am learning new vocabulary.
- I can practice using my phonics skills to read new words.
- I can read high-frequency words “by heart!”
- The more I practice, the better I get!
- I am learning to be a good expressive speaker—just like my
teacher! - Every time I reread a rhyme, my reading gets better.
- I like to read my personal anthology of poems and songs and rhymes!
- I practice to become a master at reading every page.
- I can keep this reading notebook forever!
The Art and Science of Teaching Reading with Best Practices
Our students need a solid foundation of phonemic awareness, phonics, and writing skills (encoding sounds to print) to build reading success! They also deserve oral language fluency and to be a part of an active, joyful community of learners. This is especially critical for emergent bilingual students who need to practice using language.
We encourage you to build a love of language and an “I can do it!” mindset with daily shared poetry and song experiences.
- Use drama, movement, sign language, and dance to build comprehension
- Sing songs and recite rhymes with expression and intonation.
- Illustrate to personalize language.
- We honor both the art and science of teaching reading when we give students “I Can Read” Poetry Notebooks to build foundational skills and create celebrations of language!
Use This Tool at School and at Home to Build:
Oral Language! • Reading Fluency! • Vocabulary!
• Comprehension! • Art Skills!
• Comprehension! • Art Skills!
When you purchase the Poetry Notebook Bundle, you may request a TPT refund on individual poetry resources if purchased within one year of the Bundle.
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