Finding materials for your early reader can often be
frustrating. To better help you find appropriate reading
materials for your child, the Fremont Public Library has
developed a system for early reader books based on the language,
content and format of each book. Five Finger Rule: - Have the
child read any text-filled page of the book she has chosen. For
each word she does not know, have the child put up one finger. -
At the end of the page, if the child has five fingers up, then
the book is too hard; if no fingers are up, the book is too
easy. - The child should try to have two or three fingers up for
a book that is “just right.” - By using this method, the child
can independently choose an appropriate book to help her grow as
a reader.