Grade 8 Buddies

Both of our Kinder classes have been paired up with a grade 8 student from Mrs. Noonan - Robinsons's class.
We meet with our buddies once a six day cycle and rotate between using the computer lab, and having reading time with them.

The Kinder's are really enjoying this time - and often on our way up to music class we pass our buddies and wave and say hi, and they do the same when passing our classroom throughout the day.  The smiles on the kids faces are great to see, and the kids always are asking if today is buddy day.

In the computer lab,  our buddies help us learn how to use the computer, and help us with games and activities.

When it is reading time - our buddies read us a book, and help us create a page about our favorite part in the book.  This is valuable time for the Kinder's, because they get to hear a fluent reader, have someone model proper book handling, and also help them one on one with their comprehension.

The green class met with their buddies for reading time on Friday, and the blue class will be meeting with them this Monday.
The grade 8's read us Halloween books!  Here are some pictures of the green classes buddy time!