When do Mystery Readers come?

Mystery Readers come to our classroom on Fridays at 12:35. However, if a Mystery Reader needs a different time to suit their schedule, we'll be glad to accommodate!

Why use the Mystery Reader program?

Students love to see their parents, grandparents, and special friends get involved in our classroom. The Mystery Reader program allows any one who wants to become involved because it requires little time, but the memories will last forever for the surprised students!

Where do I go to sign up to be a Mystery Reader?

The Mystery Reader program will not begin until October. I will have a Mystery Reader sign-up sheet in the room at Open House on August 28th and Curriculum Night on September . I will also send a reminder home, or you can let me know through email that you would like to be involved in this program. Your child will be SO excited that you participated, but remember to keep it "top secret" until your big day arrives!

How does the Mystery Reader program work?

Once you've signed up for a date to come read to our class, you can start thinking of a book you would like to bring to read. If you don't have a book, I will be glad to have one for you. The week prior to your visit, I will send you a reminder, along with a request for five clues to read to the students the day of your visit. There should be 5 clues that start general and become more specific. By the fifth clue, your child should be able to guess that you are the special mystery reader for the day!

Alex's dad was our first Mystery Reader! He read a story from Five Haunted Houses and Hershel and the Hannukkah Goblins. We loved listening to his awesome fluency!

Gunnar's dad joined us for a great reading of

The Teeny Tiny Ghost and the Monster! We all enjoyed

his sense of humor!

Delaney's mom joined us to read 2 stories and 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving was our favorite! Did you know Delaney's mom used to

teach 1st Grade?

Rachel's mom joined us and read a favorite book of hers that she has had for many years called Professor Wormborg by Mercer Mayer. We really enjoyed the detailed illustrations!

Lucy's dad joined us to read a book called Twister. He loves to chase storms and study tornadoes. We learned a lot from him!

Gunnar's mom joined us in December and shared 2 fun books for the holidays. She read When Will it Snow? and Not a Creature Was Stirring.

We particularly enjoyed the 2nd one because it was like 2 stories in one told at the same time!

Dates for Mystery Readers for 2009-2010

1/8

1/15

1/22

1/29

**Dates in Red are reserved. THANK YOU!**