Implementing Impactful Independent Reading Initiatives
Book Access for All Kids Grades K–8 Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp showcase the life-changing power of providing children with access to books. • Learn how to increase children’s meaningful engagement with books. • Implement routines, rituals, and lessons for developing a community of readers. • Discover practical tips on ways to develop positive reading identities, reading engagement, and academic growth. Foster Social-Emotional Learning and Empathy Grades K–6 Inspire students to become engaged and reflective independent readers with high-interest texts they can connect to emotionally and intellectually. • Promote independent reading with fiction and nonfiction texts that were carefully selected to engage readers. • Strengthen social-emotional skills with books about the 7 Strengths including kindness, belonging, and hope. • Build vocabulary, support emerging bilinguals, and more with an in-depth Teacher’s Guide. Access to More Than 2,800 Authentic eBooks Grades K–8 Ensure that every student is given choice and access to the books they want to read when and where they want to read them. • Match students to books that will capture their interest—including 2,800+ ebooks and connections to print titles found in most libraries. • Enhance vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension skills with instructional support, such as conferring questions and Teaching Tip Cards. • Monitor progress with three built-in assessments and detailed reports at the student, class, and district levels.
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