The following is a list of books that I recommend for independent student reading. Through my experience, these books have proven to be appropriate for fluent readers and enjoyable reads.
Chapter Books:
Recommended Grade Level (1-2)
~The Horrible Harry Series by Suzy Kline
~The Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne
~Big Apple Barn Series by Kristen Earnhart
~Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat
~Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel
~Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Perish
This is a great book to get you off on the right foot. It really is a MUST HAVE for new teachers. Even if you are experienced, it is a reminder of all those little things that must be done at the beginning of the year. Check it out for some fresh ideas!
This book is great because it offers information for teaching early reading and writing to emergent readers. It also addresses the specific language and literacy development of early childhood. Concrete examples are provided throughout to emphasized a balanced approach to language literacy instruction. I LOVE this book!
This book is an awesome resource that focuses on phonics and spelling instruction. It is a companion to the book Guided Reading: Good First Teaching for All Children written by two well-known authors, Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountas. Aside from many concrete examples and reproducables, the book offers essential information about helping students in grades K-3 learn about letters, sounds, and words. A very valuable book that offers many, many practical tools. A must have for any new teacher!