Mystery reader ideas for parents

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…

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

I went into my first grader's classroom yesterday afternoon as a " Mystery Reader ". A mystery reader is just what is stated - the children...

Pint-size detectives and super sleuths will love these mystery and detective books - picture books, early readers and chapters books for preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school kids! Great way to build logic thinking skills and fun gift idea for kids who love to solve mysteries!

Mystery readers can make read alouds more fun! Learn how you can implement this fun tradition in your classroom!

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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…

We really like to read funny picture books in our house. I love being able to read a book and having the kids laughing out loud or giggling beside me. The

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 […]

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.