How To Encourage a Student to Love Reading: A Read-a-thon Reflection

The Academy for GOD believes that inspiring kids to love reading is a wonderful goal that can have lifelong benefits! We incorporate reading into each school day in both practical and intentional ways such as: 

Creating a Reading-Friendly Environment: we make sure our classrooms are conducive to silent reading times with age and level appropriate books and reading materials for each student.

Choosing Interesting Books: we’re always looking for what’s new and engaging for our young readers! Students can bring in books from home or even plan a trip to the library with their class. 

Reading Aloud: Many teachers implement this practice into each school day, modeling proper tone, fluency, and engagement. This also provides a positive reading experience for students who might otherwise get discouraged by silent or partner reading.

Using Technology When Appropriate: Incorporate digital reading tools, audiobooks, or e-books are a great way to change up the routine and add some flavor to a student’s reading goals. Many of our school apps offer interactive and engaging reading experiences at a variety of ages and levels.

Making it Interactive and Fun: small groups, readers’ theatre, and other dramatic productions increase students’ enthusiasm and participation for reading. These activities also get students out of their seats and put their comprehension to the challenge!

Reading at home is a great way to practice what students are learning in Language Arts courses at school. During our fundraiser, some of our students got to take home the “Read-a-thon RAT” to accompany them while reading!

Encouraging students to read at home: whether it’s hosting a school read-a-thon or sending homework suggestions to parents, we encourage our students to be reading at home with their parents and siblings. 

Celebrating Achievements: We love acknowledging our students’ achievements at school wide assemblies, and students look forward to celebrating one another and earring incentives based on their participation in competitions like the school read-a-thon. 

The key is to make reading a positive and enjoyable experience for students, especially at a young age. Our educators seek to tailor our approach to our students’ interests and preferences as they develop their love for reading!

We have TWO DAYS left in our 2024 Read-a-thon! Would you consider supporting our young readers as they are working hard to meet their goals in this competition? Click the link below to donate and leave an encouraging message. Thank you for your support!