Celebrate!
Implement Distribute the Resources • If you haven't already, give mentors a schedule of reading dates (see template on page 15). Share the Mentor Success Guide available at real.scholastic.com . • Distribute the Scholastic R.E.A.L. book and Mentor Guide for the rst month to the mentors. TIP Teachers or the program coordinator can give the next book and guide to the mentor at the end of each visit. You may wish to wait a few months to see that mentors are following through on their commitment before you give them more than one book and guide at a time. • Guides are also available online to allow for virtual read- aloud visits as needed, once books have been distributed. Keep in Touch With Mentors • Principals or mentor coordinators can implement a monthly communication plan, thanking mentors for participating and reminding them of upcoming dates. Students can create handwritten thank-you cards to engage mentors. See real.scholastic.com for templates. • If possible, provide a hospitality room and/or Facebook group where mentors from di erent classrooms can share experiences after their visits.
Plan a Party! • Invite mentors, partner teachers, participating students and their families—anyone involved in implementing the program to celebrate the program's success! • Consider inviting the media or anyone that may be helpful in next year's implementation. Party Ideas • Balloons, banners, and music • Short speeches by a few mentors, teachers, students, or administrators • Recognition items for the mentors, students and their families, teachers, administrators, coordinators, and sponsors TIP For certi cates and recognition items, visit real.scholastic.com .
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