Three Ways to Read a Book

In just 10 days of kindergarten, the boys and girls have become readers! On the first day, they all told me no, they could not read. Then, I explained a little known fact-- there are 3 ways to read a book! Yes, reading words is the way most of us think about reading. And, of course brand-new kindergartners are not experts at reading words yet. But, that is only one way to read. (At this point, they became very quiet and all eyes were glued on me. They are so eager!) Another way is to look closely and read the pictures. (Smiles on every face. They can do this!) The third way is to have someone read a book so many times that you can retell what's happening on every page. At that they were full of confidence and ready to take their book, maybe find a partner or stuffed animal, and start reading. A new bunch of children are official members of the club now-- they are readers, and they know it!