New Routines: Story Time Tuesday

Today we were introduced to a weekly treat - Special Guest Story Times. Our first Special Guest Story Time was with our new friend and Head of School, Paul. He read Froggy Goes to School about a silly froggy who hops to school in his underwear! Fortunately, it was just a dream and Froggy went hopping to his first day of school in all his clothes.


Fr-o-o-g-g-y! You're in your underwear!

We even got a chance to read with Meridith as we practiced using our own classroom library! It is fun to listen to others read aloud. It is one of the best ways for young children to develop their beginning reading skills!


Reading a book from our Cartoon Characters book bin.

Beginning next Tuesday, Laird's grandfather, Palmer, is going to treat us to special Tuesday story times. This was a treat that Palmer Holden started in WW's preschool program. If you, too, would like to read during our Tuesday's Special Guest Story Time let me know if your schedule allows for your visit during our 9:00 - 9:30 half hour. In addition to Palmer's visit, Ms. Kathy for the Iowa City Public Library will make monthly visits to read and share wonderful books available to check out at the library. I am hoping to grow our Special Guest Story Time so please email me if you are interested.

Finally, Tuesday also brings our school wide story time during GD. Each Tuesday, Ms. Rachel (our Wolves' teacher) will enlighten us with her silly voices and expressive tone as we read one of Roald Dahl's most popular stories Matilda (a chapter book voted upon by our K-6 friends). GD's weekly Read Aloud Tuesday is something that students look forward to each week.


Rachel reads about Matilda's family's dinner routine as K-6 friends intently listen.

Happy reading to all!