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WEEK 6

Dear Our Time Parent:

“The greatest pleasures of reading consist in re-reading.” (Vernon Lee) Today you and your child went home with a brand new book, This Little Piggy Played the Fiddle. I am sure that you will be reading, re-reading, and re-re-reading this book all week! For adults, re-reading brings the opportunity to ponder, catch nuances and remember details. Children, although at a different level and pace, also benefit from re-reading. Their “need” to re-read is evidenced by requests to “read it again.” Although their need is a subconscious one, it is important because it takes repetition to solidify learning. So as you re-read This Little Piggy Played the Fiddle, try these interesting variations:

• Make sounds for each of the instruments mentioned.
• Help your child name each little piggy.
• Make up a tune to go along with the words.
• Encourage your child to use her finger to “follow” the bee.
• Read the book while doing the traditional “toe wiggle.”
• Make up five more “this little piggy” ideas for five more toes.
• Talk about what the other animals might be doing.
• Or… create your own variations.

I hope you enjoy your book!

Lynda