What do you
do to get your students excited about reading?
Well, I’ve discovered that all it takes is a mini flashlight. Before I
stepped into the 21st century, I use to read real books made of
paper. Thanks to my wonderful husband, I
now have a super cool Kindle Fire!
Anyway, I like to read in bed at night, but my hubby didn’t appreciate
it when he was trying to sleep. One
night, he asked me to turn off the light & I told him that I was
reading. So, he reached over into his
nightstand & handed me a small flashlight. Then, it hit me…give my students
flashlights to read with. This turned
into what I call “Flashlight Friday”.
Each student is given their own mini flashlight and we turn off the
lights. The kids LOVE it!!! I’m sure this is NOT an original idea, but its
fun and I wanted to share it with you.
Someone could seriously get hurt with one of these…
But, no one
is going to get hurt with one of these…
That's a great idea! I'm always trying to convert those few students into my "flashlight" readers and I never thought to purchase a set of flashlights!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Amanda
My Shoe String Life
Thanks! I will be honest, they aren't super high quality flashlights. However, if the kids take care of them they can last the entire school year. There's been times that I've had to purchase another dozen after the first semester, but they aren't that expensive.
DeleteFun! Flashlights would definitely get the kids excited about reading!
ReplyDeleteBethany
FabandFunin4th!
Flashlight Friday is the one day that the kids are the most engaged in their independent reading book. Crazy how all it takes is a little flashlight.
DeleteL~O~V~E Flashlight Friday! Brilliant! I give my students book lights as prizes, but I love everyone having their own and doing it on a special day! Totally copying! Thanks for sharing and linking up!
ReplyDeleteJoanne
Head Over Heels For Teaching
Thanks! Let me know how it works!
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