The children will read the texts in their small instructional groups under the guidance of their teacher. This project will enable the young reader to grow in skill and fluency, and develop a love of reading. The books will also be read at home nightly to family members. This will strengthen parent involvement in the grad one literacy curriculum.
Research shows that school efforts are enhanced when children have books in their homes.
I school serving some low income families. Due to family economic and education situations, books are not always found in these homes. This sometimes makes it difficult for the child s family to provide the needed literacy activities. Children in our classrooms are now more diverse in their backgrounds and abilities. Classes at Ashton School include children with identified disabilities and children with exceptional abilities, children who are independent readers, and children who are just beginning to acquire basic literacy skills.