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Always check in at the office or designated location at
the site you are reading.
Introduce yourself to the class and tell them what you do.
Let the children know, in your own words, why you think reading is
important. Remember, though, that it isn’t just learning how to read—it is
just as important to enjoy reading. If you enjoy reading, you’ll read more.
And if you read more, you’ll learn more. Let them know that is why you’re
in their classroom—to help the students enjoy reading by reading a good
book to them. Feel free to share a story from your childhood about a
special book or a special experience you have about reading.
Practice holding the book so that the students can see the pictures while
you are reading.
Practice reading the book aloud to be sure you don’t stumble over any
words.
Practice reading with expression. Think about how you might create
different “voices” for the characters.
Wait to start until you have their attention—everyone seated, not wiggling
(well, at least not too much) and with their eyes on you.
Hold the book so everyone can see, and slowly move it back and forth so
even those on the edge of the group can see the pictures.
Slow down. Don’t rush the story; give the children time to get into the
story.
Practice again. The more familiar you are with the book, the more freedom
you will have to look around the room at the students. Eye contact is
important.
Smile! This should be as fun for you as it is for the students.
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