Reading/Writing Buddies With Fifth Grade
Reading buddies was traditionally a 6th grade project with kinder students. However, first grade teachers wanted to encourage more reading. Since there are not enough 6 graders, we collaborated with the fifth grade teachers. This gave the 5th graders an opportunity to exhibit leadership roles and model reading to our first graders. We meet every other week. First graders also have the opportunity to practice their reading skills by reading to their buddies. I saw several students from my class reading to the fifth graders.
After the middle of the year when students are writing more, we will have buddy writing. Students will have an opportunity to create stories together and read them to one another. I can't wait!
After the middle of the year when students are writing more, we will have buddy writing. Students will have an opportunity to create stories together and read them to one another. I can't wait!