Tuesday, 19 February 2008
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Red Letter Day
Tomorrow is going to be a big day in the Brandt household. Anticipation is high and plans are being set. When we realized what day it was going to be, every single person got excited. Jonathan is going to take pictures. I expect that all of those family members who are not directly involved will be excused from school for a few minutes while the momentous occasion happens.
And what, you may ask, is the subject of all this delicious anticipation? Ellie will be reading her first book aloud. She's got her sight words down pat, she's sounding out words whenever she sees them, and tomorrow is the day when we come to the Phonics lesson in which she reads Pan and the Mad Man. As far as literature goes, it's a bit of a yawner, but still, that's not the point. Our last little one will cross the bridge tomorrow from "not reading books" to "reading books." It is very exciting!
We will probably celebrate by making apple pie. And after a few readings, I will celebrate never having to hear that story again.
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Comments (12)
Ah yes....Pan and the Mad Man...delightful to 4 and 5 yr olds and pure torture for parents
Hooray for Ellie!!
Huzzah for the newest Reader!!
This IS cause for a big celebration! Congratulations to Ellie and the entire family!
That IS a very big occasion!
We'll want to see those pictures...ya know!? We'll be cheering for her!
What do you mean a bit of a "yawner"? When the mad man ran and ran and ran and said "Aaaaaa" I was on the edge of my seat!
Oh, how precious!!! Can't wait to see the pictures!
Yeah for Ellie and I hear you on the cheering to move on. We're on book 2. Oh boy. I think one more read and I'll have to find something else. LOL
David thought it might be to help kids who did not want to be separated from their parents. "Stay with the nice teacher for a while and they will give you candy and a puppy."
I'm laughing. Pan and the Mad Man...I will have to read it one more time, but it's a couple of years down the road still since Cara Beth is only 2. I agree with Rachel's comment, but to have a house full of readers, that's fantastic!!! Have a great reading day!
Marian :)
Ellie - that is so good! I hope you like the book.