Reading

====Students spend a good amount of time reading in class, but it is also important that they read at home too. The Chicago Public Library has a great selection of children's books to check out! You can also reserve books online to pick up later and get free passes to Chicago museums!====

Here are some websites where authors read books aloud:
====Oxford Owl e-books with audio and activities afterward - choose your age and then go to a library designed for you! There are also series books to choose from at the bottom of the page if you want to follow a character.====

====Reading is Fundamental includes books like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" and has pages for parents too - //versión en español//====

Children's Digital Library in English //y en español// - games, activities, and printouts follow each book

====Online Storytime by Barnes and Noble Authors and celebrities read aloud popular children's books. Be sure to check out "The Hungry Caterpillar" and "The Mitten" - we'll be studying these authors in our "Star Author of the Month" series.====

Read to Me TV Celebrities, including Carrot Top, read aloud. //Tambien, hay un video en español.//
If you know of other websites, let me know.

** Scholastic Book Orders **
Building an at home library is an excellent way to promote reading and learning. Each week, students make and take two books home with them. They keep these in their book box so they can read them over and over in order to build fluency. You can also purchase books from the Scholastic book club. We send home monthly flyers or you can purchase online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs, class code H9GHY