With the schools year coming to an end, I would like to express my true appreciation of the ARI Grant. React to Reading was truly a success. Student voice, student choice, and student accountability were a good formula for reading growth. Through the use of ARI funds, our classroom enjoyed a total of 30 new chapter book sets. We are grateful…Read More

In preparation for upcoming videos for our YouTube channel “React to Reading,” students have been practicing literature circle roles. We have also been practicing reading strategies daily. It is our intent, through this grant and YouTube channel, to inspire children to read, as well as offer reading strategies. Soon we should be ready to start…Read More

Each year, I try to think of innovative ways to encourage students to become life-long lovers of reading. Through the ARI grant, I have been allowed to purchase a wide variety of literature circle reading materials. I know the reading materials I purchased will be high interest. How do I know this? Student voice. Students chose the titles…Read More