Earth Day
Prairieview is celebrating Earth Day on Friday the 23rd. Everyone should wear their Earth Day t-shirts or green. For those who are packing their lunches, pack trashless ones. If you are able, walk or ride your bike to school that day.
Retelling
One of the best ways to find out if your child is understanding what he/she is reading is to ask them to tell you what they just read. Retelling helps students to clarify their thinking and remember what they read. It also helps them to internalize the new vocabulary that they are learning. For reluctant readers, it encourages them to actually read if they know that they are going to be asked to retell what they read. I encourage you to take a few extra minutes to listen to your child. He/she will benefit greatly from the extra attention.
