Partner Reading is SO Much Fun in Mrs. Updike's Class!

Tanya and Gracie reading Stripes

Emma coaches as Katie reads.

Levi and Aaliyah really like David Shannon's books!

Eli waits for his turn.

Kauzen and Landon love to read!

Nolen and Shayla found a cozy spot to read.

Emilee and Carys like David Shannon's books too!

Maris shares a good part with Nathan!

Jazmin and Victoria help each other with words.

Owen and Ryan like to read non-fiction books.

Need some ideas for fun ways to practice the Fry sight words?  Check out the Cando Helper Page located on the Helpful Links.  There are many different interactive activities that will keep your child engaged and practicing!

The 1st ever First Grade Parent Night!

You are invited to the very 1st, First Grade Parent Night!

When:  Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Irene Reither Primary School
Who should attend:  Any parent or guardian of a IRPS 1st
                                   grader

This special evening will be filled with information to support your child's learning!

We're practicing our Fry sight words!

FRY Sight Words

Sight words are words that usually can't be sounded out.  Memorize these words to become a better reader!

Practice your sight words daily!  Here are 1 -  25:
the    of   and   a   to   in   is  you  that   it   he   for   was   on   are   as  
with   his   they   at   be   this   from   I   have

Here are 26 - 50 Fry Words.   Once you get these your half way there!
or   by   one    had    not    but    what    all    were    when    we  there   
can   an   your   which   their   said   if   do   will   each   about   how   up

Here are 51 - 75 Fry Words.  Keep on practicing!
out   them   then   she   many   some   so   these   would   other   into   has   more   her   two   like   him   see   time   could   no   make   than   first   been

Here are 76 - 100 Fry Words.  You're almost there!
it's   who   now   people   my   made   over   did   down   only   way   find   use   may   water   long   little   very   after   words   called   just    where   most   know

Once you know them all - see how fast you can read your words!