Read ‘n Play Workbook Volume One
Found in: Reading, Supplemental Programs
Sue C., Australia
Does this work book start at the same time as students begin RR or is it introduced when they are up to the Naming Notes page?
Asking this as I don’t have time to listen to training before a possible issue of the book to a student if it is given at the beginning of RR.
Karen D., Canada
This is a very good question. Can someone provide more info about the Read n Play workbook? I’m due to place an order very soon, and I’ve also got some students near the start of Reading Rhythm, AND I can see great value in something that makes it easier for us to track projects. Is this what Read ‘n Play does?
Laurie Richards, Nebraska
Read ‘n Play Vol. 1 starts when Naming Notes is introduced in Reading Rhythm, so you won’t need it yet for a class just starting that program. Once your students have learned the note names, Read ‘n Play provides them with a workbook for extra practice in processing note values, counting, understanding equivalent note values, ties, dotted notes, and rests; sometimes they must process the information from a different angle, which I believe helps them to understand it more deeply.
Also, it gives them tangible homework that you can assess the following week, which has been extremely helpful to me as a teacher. Or you can use class time to complete some or the pages to give you a really good idea of where they’re at in their understanding.
The teacher training materials include answers to the student workbooks, explanations of each page in the workbook, different ideas for using the workbooks, and some rhythm game ideas.
I have decided to charge my families only once for all the Reading Rhythm materials, including the Read ‘n Play book. I just add the cost of the book to the Reading Rhythm price. That way they don’t feel like there is constantly another book to pay for. Of course that is up to your discretion.
I hope I have answered your questions adequately! I think you’ll find Read ‘n Play to be a valuable addition to your students’ resources.
Elaine F., South Carolina
If there was an upcoming conference perhaps we could take a peek at this before purchasing. Since there is not would you be willing to post an example page so I can see? I’m especially interested in how many pages are in the book, how difficult the rhythms become and what time signatures you work with.
Laurie Richards, Nebraska
The content supports the Reading Rhythm program so doesn’t go outside that scope. There are 26 worksheets/projects in the workbook which are designed to be completed over a period of time. They begin at the point in Reading Rhythm where Naming Notes is introduced.
The value in Read ‘n Play is the consistency over time that your students will have with tangible projects as well as the insight it gives you as the teacher into your students’ grasp of the concepts.
I would love to hear some feedback once teachers have had the opportunity to check it out!
Ruth M., Washington
I am using the workbooks. The kids are psyched and want to do them right in class but I don’t let them.
The parents are happy to pay for this inexpensive book, because they are excited about the reading process as well.
The TTP is very inexpensive, and Laurie’s advice is always golden.
Having a project tracker always helps me. I am very happy with the added material and so are my students and parents.
Cheri S., Utah
I’m a new teacher about to launch Reading Rhythm and I’m looking for feedback from others who’ve tried Read ‘n Play. I just want to know what you think about it and how you’re using it. It starts when they get to “Naming Ingredients”? What do you find that works or doesn’t work? What ages and abilities are your students who use it? Which students has it worked best for?
Sue C., Australia
So far I have only offered Read ‘n Play to students who have completed the reading program as a way of reviewing, filling in gaps. It has been well received. These students will work through it at home.
I will make it part of the RR course for new RR students.
