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Exploring Literacy Practices of Families Enrolled in the Imagination Library Book Gifting Program
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Prahl, Alison – Reading Psychology, 2023
Book gifting programs such as Imagination Library aim to foster a love of reading and increase children's exposure to books and academic success. This study is a conceptual replication of previous studies focused on the Imagination Library program. To examine home literacy practices and caregiver perceptions of the Imagination Library, 149…
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Books, Libraries, Predictor Variables
The Many Fibers of Reading
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Leloup, Dennis – Library Media Connection, 2009
How can library media specialists encourage kids to read outside the curriculum and maintain this reading beyond elementary school? What does it take to get children involved in recreational reading and turn their focus to books? At Sycamore Elementary School in Avon, Indiana, library media specialists have organized reading programs which have…
Descriptors: Recreational Reading, Reading Programs, School Libraries, Elementary Schools
Getting Kids to Read.
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Gersten, Leon – English Journal, 1981
A dozen recommended steps for organizing and running book fairs that develop student reading habits and reading interests. (RL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Literature Appreciation, Motivation Techniques
Musings.
Hale, Robert D. – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Describes projects designed to bring children and books together that successfully involved diverse elements of the book world. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Involving Parents and Children in Reading for Fun.
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Sittig, Linda Harris – Reading Teacher, 1982
Describes how one school involved children and the community in a reading program designed to illustrate that reading is an enjoyable activity. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Parent Participation, Program Content, Program Development
Sustained Silent Reading: Here's How to Begin!
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Risser, Barbara – Clearing House, 1979
A junior high reading teacher explains how she got teachers and students involved in a daily school-wide reading period. (SJL)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Junior High Schools, Program Development, Reading Programs
SSR Revisited.
Blake, Mary E. – Teacher, 1979
An experienced teacher presents guidelines for starting Sustained Silent Reading in a classroom, including explaining the program to the students and dealing with those who forget their books, disrupt the class, or fidget. A list of teacher background readings is included. (SJL)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Primary Education
Home Reading: The Key to Proficiency.
Henderson, Bill – Principal, 2000
A Boston principal reflects on decade-long efforts to get students and their families to read together. Initiatives ranged from reading contests and upgraded reading materials to reading contracts, literacy shows, parent/home visiting programs, pizza parties, and off-site tutors. Persistence paid off in higher reading scores. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Home Programs, Home Visits
Who or What is Eliot Rosewater, and Why Should You Care?
Ley, Elaine; And Others – Indiana Media Journal, 1996
To promote recreational reading among high school students, a group of teachers created the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award where students read and vote on their favorite 5 out of 12 nominated titles. Describes how media specialists promote the program and how educators integrate nominated books into classroom subject curricula.…
Descriptors: High School Students, High Schools, Integrated Curriculum, Literary Awards