Create a Literacy-Rich Home Environment for Every Child
GRADES PREK–8
Research shows that access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of educational achievement. 1 When Books Go Home, Achievement Goes Up
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The likelihood of being on track in literacy and numeracy almost doubled if at least one book was available in a student’s home. 2
Reading just five books during the summer can prevent a decline in reading achievement. 1
A child who comes from a home with 25 books will, on average, complete two more years of school than a child from a home without any books at all. 3
1 Kim, J. S. (2006). Effects of a voluntary summer reading intervention on reading achievement: Results from a randomized field trial. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 28(4), 335–355. 2 Manu et al. (2019). Association between availability of children’s book and the literacy-numeracy skills of children aged 36 to 59 months. 3 Evans et al. (2010). Family scholarly culture and educational success: Books and schooling in 27 nations.
Scholastic has helped districts across the nation build home libraries that lead to measurable gains in the classroom. We Have What Home Libraries Need
What We Do We build Take-Home Book Packs that are engaging to read and proven to work. 78% of students maintained or increased their reading levels over the summer when they were provided with Scholastic take-home books and other learning opportunities. 4
How We Do It Every year, our literacy experts review hundreds of new books. Using data from Scholastic Book Fairs and Clubs, we select the most recognizable characters and relatable stories to build and refresh our take-home packs for maximum engagement .
Why We Do It We believe that home libraries can do more than drive reading skills. They give children a window to the world and strengthen families’ connection to their school and to each other .
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Scholastic Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs for Grades PreK–8 provide families with five high-quality books to cultivate a literacy-rich home environment that supports academic growth. Build Exceptional Home Libraries with Grab and Go
Available in English and Spanish, Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs include:
5 Take-Home Books Age-appropriate fiction and
Family Guide Support families with
Reader’s Activities Improve literacy skills and reinforce classroom learning with engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
nonfiction titles from Scholastic support classroom instruction and provide relevant reading experiences for all.
grade-specific milestones, tips on supporting literacy at home, and family activities for everyday learning.
21 Minutes a Day
of reading outside of school results in higher scores on reading achievement tests and
an increase of more than 1.8 million reading words. 5
5 Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2018). Raise reading volume through access, choice, discussion, and book talks. The Reading Teacher, 72(1), 89–97.
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What students learn at home provides an essential foundation on which schools can build. Without it, neither students nor schools can reach their full potential. 6 —Wherry, J. H. “
Grades PreK–8
Reinforce Classroom Learning at Home The most effective home libraries have a direct connection to classroom learning. Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs are available in four different themes —each tied to an important teaching or academic goal.
Available in English and Spanish
Available in English and Spanish
Favorite Books Engage readers and inspire independent reading with tried-and-true favorites from Scholastic!
Student Well-Being Improve well-being and build life skills with titles on facing challenges and making a difference.
Available in English and Spanish
One World, Many Stories For exploring the world through stories of students and their friends.
Content Areas Reinforce essential literacy skills that students are learning in class across social studies, science, and math.
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6 Wherry, J. H. (2004). The influence of home on school success. Principal Marketing .
Enhance Your Packs with Additional Skills Practice
Home libraries make an even bigger impact when they’re supported by meaningful practice. Enhance your Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs with workbooks spanning a variety of grade bands and subject areas families can use to reinforce literacy skills at home.
Grades PreK–6
Scholastic Success with Workbooks Give students the targeted, skill-building practice they need to succeed! Each workbook includes practice pages, easy-to-follow directions, and fun exercises that motivate students to work on their own.
Grades K–5
Smart Practice Workbooks Don’t practice hard; practice smart! Each Smart Practice workbook features grade-perfect, skill-building fun that supports today’s rigorous standards.
For Summers Between Grades PreK–5
Weekly Reader: Summer Express Help build confidence and reinforce key skills from the previous school year while providing a sneak peek into the next. Includes over 100 curriculum-based activities in vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading, and math designed for specific grade levels.
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Support for Every Step of the Way Maximize the impact of take-home books with expert support from Scholastic Professional Learning. Our certified family engagement specialists provide research- based courses and coaching designed to deepen educators’ and staff’s understanding of effective family engagement strategies. Together, we’ll help build strong school- home partnerships and empower families to become active, informed, and equal partners in their children’s learning journey.
Professional Learning Topics Include:
Foundations of Family Engagement
6 hours | In-person or virtual Participants: PreK–5 administrators, teachers, parent coordinators, and family engagement staff In this session, we’ll break down the research and the conditions that must be present in your school to provide a solid foundation for effective family outreach.
Implementing Capacity-Building Literacy Events
6 hours | In-person or virtual Participants: PreK–5 administrators, teachers, and directors of instruction
Explore how to effectively partner with families to support learning and apply new insights to transform a traditional literacy night into a capacity-building literacy event.
Reaching All Families
6 hours | In-person or virtual Participants: PreK–5 district leaders, principals, teachers, and staff
Learn how to individualize your approach to family engagement and co-construct learning experiences that celebrate every family’s unique strengths.
Explore more topics at scholastic.com/facepls
Complement your professional growth with these must-read teacher resources today!
Contact your Scholastic Education partner to learn more about Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs. You can also visit scholastic.com/grabandgo or call (800) 387-1437 . Ready to Enhance Home Libraries ?
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