Third Grade Home Reading Program
Purpose: The purpose of the home reading program is for students to develop a
habit of reading for pleasure and to strengthen reading skills. Research shows
that students who read more are better readers. Sometimes students need a
little nudging, but hopefully this will become a time they look forward to and enjoy.
Materials: Students may choose the materials they want to read – books,
magazines, newspaper articles, etc. Try to encourage your child to read a wide
range of materials he/she finds interesting. Sometimes it’s fun to reread an old favorite which is
now “easy” or take on the challenge of a difficult book with a little help. Your child may use books
from the school, classroom (our class goes to the library every Monday), or public library or any
other materials your family has access to. If you need help locating appropriate materials for
your child, please let me know.
Methods: Your child does not always have to read aloud to you. Sometimes silent reading is
appropriate, other times you may read to or with your child. Some fun things to try might be
choral reading (voices together), paired reading (taking turns), dialogue reading (choose a
character and read the parts in quotation marks), and echo reading (one voice echoes the other).
Schedule: Sixty (60) minutes of at-home reading is the weekly requirement. You may schedule
your reading time in any way that is convenient for your family to meet the monthly requirement.
On the last day of the month, your child will return their monthly home reading log and bring
home a new one for the current month. Students who read more than the minutes may required
for the month may add their additional time IF THEY CHOOSE, or just record their required
amount of minutes. We don’t want to limit your child’s reading enjoyment!
Purpose: The purpose of the home reading program is for students to develop a
habit of reading for pleasure and to strengthen reading skills. Research shows
that students who read more are better readers. Sometimes students need a
little nudging, but hopefully this will become a time they look forward to and enjoy.
Materials: Students may choose the materials they want to read – books,
magazines, newspaper articles, etc. Try to encourage your child to read a wide
range of materials he/she finds interesting. Sometimes it’s fun to reread an old favorite which is
now “easy” or take on the challenge of a difficult book with a little help. Your child may use books
from the school, classroom (our class goes to the library every Monday), or public library or any
other materials your family has access to. If you need help locating appropriate materials for
your child, please let me know.
Methods: Your child does not always have to read aloud to you. Sometimes silent reading is
appropriate, other times you may read to or with your child. Some fun things to try might be
choral reading (voices together), paired reading (taking turns), dialogue reading (choose a
character and read the parts in quotation marks), and echo reading (one voice echoes the other).
Schedule: Sixty (60) minutes of at-home reading is the weekly requirement. You may schedule
your reading time in any way that is convenient for your family to meet the monthly requirement.
On the last day of the month, your child will return their monthly home reading log and bring
home a new one for the current month. Students who read more than the minutes may required
for the month may add their additional time IF THEY CHOOSE, or just record their required
amount of minutes. We don’t want to limit your child’s reading enjoyment!
Record-Keeping: One purpose of assigned homework is to develop responsibility. With a little
guidance, please allow your child to fill out the reading log sheets. He/she can fill in the times
read, add the minutes, (good math practice!), and list the materials read (look at the book title
for correct spelling). An adult signature is required at the bottom of the form. This can be any
adult who checks homework (grandparents, Boys and Girls Club staff, etc.). If the reading log
sheet is lost, students may record the information on a piece of paper and turn it in for full
credit.
Incentive: The biggest reward is time spent enjoying good books and the knowing you’re
becoming a better reader!
Thanks for taking the time to read this important information and for helping your child
develop a life-long habit of reading. Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or
suggestions. Attached is a signature slip that should be returned to me as soon as possible.
Happy family reading!
Student’s Name _______________________________________ Date ________________
We have read and understand the requirements for the Third Grade Reading Home Reading
Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________________
guidance, please allow your child to fill out the reading log sheets. He/she can fill in the times
read, add the minutes, (good math practice!), and list the materials read (look at the book title
for correct spelling). An adult signature is required at the bottom of the form. This can be any
adult who checks homework (grandparents, Boys and Girls Club staff, etc.). If the reading log
sheet is lost, students may record the information on a piece of paper and turn it in for full
credit.
Incentive: The biggest reward is time spent enjoying good books and the knowing you’re
becoming a better reader!
Thanks for taking the time to read this important information and for helping your child
develop a life-long habit of reading. Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or
suggestions. Attached is a signature slip that should be returned to me as soon as possible.
Happy family reading!
Student’s Name _______________________________________ Date ________________
We have read and understand the requirements for the Third Grade Reading Home Reading
Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________________