School supply list and book report forms

Ever had conversations like this?:
adult: What are you reading?
child: a book
adult: What is it about?
child: a kid
adult: what does the kid do?
child: things
adult: is it a good book?
child: sort of
adult: is there a moral to the story?
child: a mor-WHAT?  
Here are two book report forms: fiction and nonfiction.  This will hopefully spark more interesting conversations.

The forms are NOT required, they are simply in response to a great question from a parent.  I realized on Move-up Day that our children love to read.  However, they may feel differently if they "have to read" and then "have to write about it."  Please keep reading fun, varied, and interesting.  Encourage your child to read a variety of books and genres.  Consider downloading the forms without printing them and simply using them as conversation starters.  Of course you can print them and suggest that they complete a portion of the page each time they read.  Have fun!  No pressure.

I have also added a new page to our blog.   You can access it through the "forms and lists" link on the right side menu.  Through it, you will be able to access book report forms, the Barnes and Noble summer reading journal (provided by your child's first-grade teacher in June) and a school supply list.

I am still considering a time and date for us to meet for fun as a class.  I will be in touch soon.  Thanks!