Reading At Home

READING AT HOME TOOLBOX

The research is clear. Students that consistently and meaningfully read during out-of-school hours do better in school.

It is important that schools have consistent reading at home expectations and practices. Reading comprehension levels are higher in classrooms where families are supporting reading at home.

READING AT HOME STRATEGIES THAT WORK!

Increase the amount of time students spend reading during out of school hours
Build a community of readers
Build the capacity of families to support reading at home

Reading at Home Toolbox Includes:

Professional development for classroom teachers and other staff to build their capacity to engage families in supporting reading at home.
Reading at Home Implementation Guide - to guide school staff through the process of increasing reading at home through school-wide reading challenges
Tools for teachers to help track student reading goals
The High Expectations Comprehension Box - an interactive tool that makes reading fun and engaging for students while making it easy for families to support their child’s reading progress
Information for families on how to support, monitor, and encourage reading at home
Reading logs for students to track their reading and demonstrate comprehension

COMPREHENSION BOX

The Comprehension Box is a game-like tool that gives elementary school students the opportunity to practice essential reading skills in an engaging and interactive way. The Box incorporates three key components of reading...being able to read with understanding and talk and write about what was read. It also makes it easy for families to encourage, support and monitor their child’s reading, even if they don’t read the book.

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