Not This: Is There Enough Time?
And Is Time Enough to Support Independent
Reading
The first sentence in the article states my fundamental belief
about reading! "Children learn to read by reading...but not without
instructional support." My reading times are the most fun and
exciting times during my school day. I believe that I am a confident and
proficient reading instructor. I enjoyed reading the article and it certainly
gave me a great deal to think about as I move forward this school year, particularly
with independent reading and how to squeeze more time into my day for this very
important activity.
I certainly agree that independent reading practice is with
instructional support is vital everyday in class, however, not at the expense
of other essential academic areas. In early childhood, reading is the
foundation upon which every other academic area will build. Therefore it
makes since that reading activities will consume the majority of our day.
I believe however that we must find balance during our day and work smart
and not hard. We should find ways to cut down and not cut out.
Shanna, truer words were never spoken! And, apply at all grade levels: we must be masters of time management! I challenge you to think also about what students are learning in each activity you do, what is the importance? If we can't justify what we are doing, it may be that we should replace the activity with something more meaningful, especially in kindergarten, where so many students have such a long road ahead in an academic way.
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