This week’s book is Owl Babies by Martin Waddell. This first read focuses on explaining the key events of the story and pushing in target vocabulary. Throughout the week, use the target words from the story with your students, beyond the book, so they have plenty of opportunities to hear and use these new words! Video: Owl Babies START Read 1 Some experts say a child must hear a word 12-15 times before it becomes a part of their vocabulary. In order for children to comprehend what they read when they are older, they need to understand and use wide variety of “interesting” words while they’re little.
