Encouraged students to assess themselves as readers and create individual SMART goals. Implemented a reading program for students to achieve and adjust their goals as needed throughout the year.
Daily restorative circles and read alouds with aligned activities that promote discussion and reflection of SEL topics such as acceptance, diversity and inclusion.
Fostering a love of reading with monthly reading displays, book talks, buddy reading, genre personality assessments and genre tasting.
Instructing students on library skills including how to determine if a book is at their reading level, searching for books in Destiny to check availability, and locating books in the various sections in the library.
Creating lessons with coordinating STEM challenges and picture books that allow students the opportunity to work together as a team, problem solve, and utilize critical thinking skills.