Why I think my DS teacher is fab

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went in to see her today as I was at best mates on Sunday and she asked me about my sons reading scheme . They go to different schools . Any way turns out on level 16 treetops there is a book called The shadow of the striker. it is totally inappropriate (cant spell sorry ) for our kids age group . This book is about a mum leaving (fair enough ) but one bit says the son has to drive the fathers car because he is too drunk to drive it himself . I explained all this to lovely teacher as my DS is just about to go on level 16. She said she hadnt read the book herself but totally understood my concerns and thanks for telling her . I said he was bored by these books and not interested . This level is for year 6 apparently (thats what it says on webb site ) So she said no problem lets stop the scheme now and if anybody asks tell them I said so . She is going to find him more suitable books in future and she dosnt want to put him off reading . What a great and insitefull teacher . We are so lucky to have her .

well I still think she is fab even if no one else does . LOL

You are lucky to have a sensible teacher. There are loads who make children read through all the books at each level just so they don't get inconveniently far ahead of themselves.

Good books for newly fluent readers are Mr Majeika by Humphrey Carpenter, Horrid Henry and some of the easier Roald Dahl, like George's Marvellous Medicine.

Bless you! It's so good to read something positive about my profession. Your child's teacher sounds like a gem.

Thanks funny thing is I have made him read all the bloody books LOL. They will have to sort some thing out at school as this level 16 isnt suitable for year 3 kids .

Don't they have any real books to complement the reading scheme?

She just got some new books in . The perfect hamburger by Alaxander Mccall Smith . She had a whole pile of different Titles and let him choose . I did say I wanted him to read the tree top classics ,but I think I want him to read them and he might think they are boring . LOL He would rather read a football mag or a Top gear magazine .

Titan got any suggestions .

sorry Titian (wrong spelling )

I teach older now but did teach Y3 some years ago, so let me think... What about the Horrid Henry books and there are things like the simpler Dick King Smith books (The Omnibobulator etc) that he might enjoy. Also The Twits and George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl are short and not too difficult. Also I'm pleased to see your child reads magazines as well - as long as they are reading something, that's great. Have you thought about asking at your local library? They are often fabulous at coming up with good suggestions and may have some better boy-orientated books than your school can currently offer. Sorry I'd logged off last night and missed your message. Let us know how you get on.

older children, that should be!

At the moment I am leaving it in her hands but I still want to carry on with reading 20 mins per night . If the teacher sends the book home he will read as its school work . I dont want him to lose enthusiam .

That's what happened with DS#1 and is going that way with DD. Children have to enjoy what they are reading otherwise you are kicking against a locked door.

Yay we got Dick king Smith today ,

Dick King Smith is fabulous. My ds was reading some of those from school at five, thanks to a good, flexible and understanding teacher.

How's DS enjoying Dick King-Smith book?

my DS had 2 amazing teachers last year. If I start listing all the amazing things they did for him I will be here all day. I will just say they are enthusiastic, caring, knowledgeable, positive and damn well wonderful. One was an NQT and has the kids eating out of her hands.

His teacher this year however, lets just say she has yet to prove herself (homework last week for a group of able YR5's - my YR1 child could do and in fact did do half of it!!!!

Hes liking it , not loving it you understand.but hey ho > LOL I have an unexpected day off on Friday and I asked FAB teacher if I could come and play on Friday . She said great and she will save all the best jobs for me .Ha Ha . I used to volunteer 3 full days a week when I was out of work ,last year . (year 3 ) And then the bank started to write nasty letters (mean arnt they )So I had to get a job. I am so excited about Friday . Sad arnt I .

Not sad at all. We love helpers!

Not sad at all, I was in helping yesterday and am going back this afternoon too.

Just doing my bit ...(& its better than housework!)

Roll on Friday .