When we go to the library, there are a few expectations I have and try to stick by each visit. The students are to select two "just-right" books to check out and I give them approval on the level of the books. They are to read the first page and preview the book to determine if it's a match for them. Sometimes, the first page is the easiest page in the book and the rest of the book turns out to be too challenging. Occasionally, a student will forget and not bring me their books for approval or we run out of time.
I encourage students to utilize our open library opportunities. Since they keep 5 of my classroom library books in their desk and have 2 from the school library, they should have plenty of new material to read weekly. As they finish their library books, they are allowed to go to the library with a pass and check out a new book. Please know that I am not there to check their levels and it is possible they may come home with a book that is too easy or too challenging if they go to open library. If I see that a student is making incorrect choices over a period of time, they may not be able to go to open library time until we review the rules for selecting a "just-right" book. You can help your child remember to get new books with a reminder in the morning. It always helpful to know that you want them to get new books because then I'm sure you are done with them at home, but it's not required they say you told them to go. If you have any questions, please let me know!
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