SBIT Parent Information Page

As part of the SBIT goal, to increase opportunities for parents to learn about curricula, student learning and ways to support their child at DMS and within the Stonington Public School District, the SBIT has begun to gather and develop information to share with parents to accomplish this goal.

Literacy Resources

Mrs. Christian, in conjunction with the SBIT, created a display that celebrates literacy instruction.  Below are some links that are a part of that display.  All are files are Microsoft Word documents.

Ways to support reading instruction at home

Information on what reading levels are

Student's guide to choosing the right book

Below are two videos developed by CT Parents Plus in parntership with the Connecticut State Department of Education to assist parents with building their childrens' literacy skills.  They are being hosted at Google Video.

"What Parents Can Do....to Build Reading Skills for Children in Kindergarten and 1st Grade"

"Raising a Reader....with reading strategies for children in 2nd and 3rd grades."