Kindergarten mystery reader ideas

I am always looking to authentically involve parents in my classroom and I am happy to say that this next activity fits the bill! Mystery Readers Have you used Mystery Readers before? The idea is not new, but the best part is that it gets parents into the classroom, involves kids and exposes everyone (even the teacher!) to new and wonderful picture books :) I have used Mystery Readers for the last three years and can honestly say it is the highlight of our week! Each Friday, I have a parent…

35 book ideas to read out loud to kindergartners as a mystery reader

Using Mystery Readers in your classroom is a great why to build positive parent/teacher relationships and get your students excited about reading.

Many primary classrooms invite family and community members to visit the classroom as a guest reader during the school year. However, not all of these visitors know exactly what book they should share. Instead of scrambling to find a book at the last minute, you can put together a special collection of read aloud books for guest readers. Here are some book suggestions that are sure to be a hit with the class.

Hello!!!!!!!!! A few years ago I introduced you to my super-easy Mystery Reader pack. This week I spent some time updated the pack - it's been a few years! If you already own it, be sure to head on over to my TPT store and download the update! If you don't own it I have it listed at a reduced price to help you get ready for back to School. You can find it HERE in my TPT store! I've been working on a few new things, so I'll see you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone loves a good mystery - even our 3 to 6-year-olds! Here is list of parent recommended and kids loved mystery books for kindergarteners and preschoolers.

Finding a good book for kids can be quite a challenge. However, there's no mystery here! These whodunits are sure to keep your early readers entertained! | homeschoolpreschool.net

My favorite activity to get parents involved in our classroom is to have them be a mystery reader. Here's how my mystery reader program works: I send out an email to all parents asking them to volunteer to be a mystery reader. I tell them that they need to be available on Friday afternoon (use whatever day and time works for you.), that they can bring their own book or I will provide one, but it has to take less than 10 minutes to read, and they need to send me an email with 5 clues about…

I am {hopefully} enjoying my last day at the beach, so here is my good friend Laruen from Teacher Mom of Three! Hello! I am so very glad to be guest blogging today for my good friend Andrea! I am Lauren from~ Like Andrea, I am a reading specialist and have had experience working in middle and elementary schools. However, this past school year I resigned from my position to stay home to take care of my family. Even so, I am still immersed in literacy instruction as I tutor and am constantly…

At Back to School Night – I always have a Mystery Reader Sign-up. This is one of those ideas that if you aren't doing it – you should start this year! A Mystery Reader is a surprise visit from a family member (moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, etc). They bring a favorite picture book […]