My Book Boost is a leveled list of books that children can read in a specific order. Levels 1-3 are approximately Kindergarten level and levels 4-15 are approximately 1st grade level. It is ideal for tutors, homeschooling families, parents who want to give their child a jump start in reading before Kindergarten, or as a supplement to what Preschoolers, Kindergarten or 1st graders are doing in traditional schools.
But, how can preschool, K, 1st grade, or other teachers use the My Book Boost list?
Since teachers most likely won’t have multiple copies of these books, here are some ideas of how classroom teachers, in particular, could incorporate these high quality, easy books into their day. I think it would also work well for struggling readers in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms.
Volunteers or Teaching Associates
If you have parent volunteers, community volunteers, or teaching associates that regularly meet one-on-one with kids, these books would be a great for them to read with your kids. There are also comprehension questions for levels 1-3 for those who are meeting with the kids to ask.
As a Center
While you’re doing reading groups or other activities with other kids in the class, you could bring together a group of readers who are reading at a similar level. Assign them to read the books, with each of them taking turns reading different books. They could spend time discussing the books.
The first few books on the list are very, very easy. So they won’t need a lot of support. This would be a great activity for the most struggling readers in your class. It will give them confidence to have books they can read by themselves.
Here is an example of the first two books on the list and their comprehension questions:
Hug by Jez Alborough
Questions to ask:
25 Mammals Every Child Should Know by Jim Arnosky
Questions to ask:
Below are links to the My Book Boost products in my TpT store. If you use Teachers Notebook, they’re also available there.
Levels 1-3 with Comprehension Questions
If you end up trying it, I hope you find it as useful as I have!
-Carrie