Emma's Reading Chart

This summer Emma wanted me to create a reading chart for her over the vacation break. She told me that she wants to stay a good reader during the summer so she will be prepared to go to second grade at the end of August. Her goal is to read 60 books over the summer. So far she has read 10 books.

I am supporting Emma's reading chart idea, mainly because I know how much she wants to do well in school. Learning how to read has been a struggle for her in the past, mainly because I think she is a little dyslexic. I try to make things fun for her by throwing in extra surprises so she will keep trying. For example, each time Emma reads 10 books she gets a prize.

Emma finished reading 10 books yesterday and won her first prize: a giant lollipop. She was thrilled and excited to finally make her first goal. She reminds me so much of Brad sometimes, especially when she creates goals for herself and tries her best to accomplish them. She is always willing to improve herself.

I love my little responsible Emma. Here is what she has to say:




"I am so very proud that I am reading books. If I keep on reading books, I can go and learn some more when I am in second grade. Each time when I did not have my 10 books yet, I would always ask Becky if I can read a book. Each time we read one I always asked to read another, but Becky would always say to take a break. After my break I would go and ask Becky to read another book. When I was done reading 10 books we took pictures. I like books because it is very good to read. Becky always gets really good books from the library. She is a really nice step-mom. And that's how I feel about reading books, and I like reading books, and I will maybe not stop. I won't ever say that I do not like reading books."