READING TIME GRADE 1

In order to increase the reading interest of grade 1 elementary school students, especially during this pandemic, Harapan Bangsa Modernland School, Tangerang holds a routine “READING TIME” activity which is held virtually every Tuesday from 08.00 to 08.25 am. This activity is a collaboration between a teacher in the field of study (Ms. Jenny Cordero) and the homeroom teacher,  and it is carried out in the Class 1 Activity room using Google Meet media.

This “READING TIME” activity is presented in various ways. Among others, stories are not only read by the teacher but also by students. From the three classes, children are alternately given the opportunity to read stories. The stories read are stories that have important moral values ​​that can shape and develop students' character. In addition, students are also given the opportunity to assess and state the reasons for the stories they hear, for example “What did you learn from the story ? Can you think of some other examples ?”

These activities are attended by all 1st graders (1A, 1B and 1C) , approximately 73 students , and accompanied by three class teachers. From the beginning to the end of the activity, all students are very enthusiastic to follow it while still obeying the rules that had been explained and agreed in advance so that the “READING TIME” activity continues in an orderly and smooth manner.