For the Love of Reading: Guide to K–8 Reading Promotions

Guide to K–8 Reading Promotions

This insightful book reviews the current research on literacy programming, examines the latest standards for strengthening reading skills, and provides educators, families, and caregivers methods for building successful reading habits in and out of the classroom.

• Includes a step-by-step implementation and explanation of each reading program

• Features forms, book talks, recommended book lists, photographs, and valuable websites

• Provides literacy workshop agendas for parents and caregivers

• Offers methods for soliciting and working with literacy volunteers

• Each reading program is described in detail to facilitate replication at public schools, public libraries, and home-schools

• An extensive list of vendors, professional development materials, and websites offer additional teaching support

• Prepared book talks, reading lists, and templates for programs provide the basis for immediate implementation

• Reading programs proven successful in inner city, rural, and suburban elementary and middle schools as well as public libraries are included