READING I have had questions from parents about how to help their child find books that he or she can read. In the past few years the students at Eagle Elementary School have been learning about how to choose “good fit” books to read. What they have been taught is the IPICK method. IPICK is an acronym that stands for: I choose books to read, Purpose, Interest, Comprehend, and Know the Words. Here are some easy steps that you and your student can follow in order to choose good fit books:
1. Have your child choose a book. This is the first I in IPICK which means “I choose books to read”.
2. Ask your child, “What is your purpose for choosing this book?” You may also want to ask, “is it for fun or to learn something?” This is the P in IPICK which means purpose.
3. Ask your child, “Is this a book you are interested in?” This is the second I in IPICK which means interest.
4. Have your child read a page of the book. After your child reads the page, ask your child, “Who did you read about and what did they do?” This is the C in IPICK which stands for comprehend. If it is a good fit book your child should be able to answer your question.
5. Have your child read another page (or use the same page) and ask, “Did you know the words?” This is the K in IPICK which stands for know the words. Your child should know all or almost all of the words in order for it to be a good fit book.
Going through the steps of choosing a good fit book should only take a few minutes. With experience, many children can easily choose good fit books once they have mastered the process of IPICK. Some children may need more guidance from a parent or guardian as they choose good fit books. This is an ongoing process that students will continue to learn and practice at school.
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1. Have your child choose a book. This is the first I in IPICK which means “I choose books to read”.
2. Ask your child, “What is your purpose for choosing this book?” You may also want to ask, “is it for fun or to learn something?” This is the P in IPICK which means purpose.
3. Ask your child, “Is this a book you are interested in?” This is the second I in IPICK which means interest.
4. Have your child read a page of the book. After your child reads the page, ask your child, “Who did you read about and what did they do?” This is the C in IPICK which stands for comprehend. If it is a good fit book your child should be able to answer your question.
5. Have your child read another page (or use the same page) and ask, “Did you know the words?” This is the K in IPICK which stands for know the words. Your child should know all or almost all of the words in order for it to be a good fit book.
Going through the steps of choosing a good fit book should only take a few minutes. With experience, many children can easily choose good fit books once they have mastered the process of IPICK. Some children may need more guidance from a parent or guardian as they choose good fit books. This is an ongoing process that students will continue to learn and practice at school.
Math
www.mathfactscafe.com/ - facts worksheets
math.about.com/library/blmathfacts.htm
www.lizardpoint.com/math/mathsheet.html
One of these sites will let you print your own flashcards.