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Proven Practices
2009 Promising Practice Designee
"Young Tigers’ Book Club"
The Young Tigers’ Book Club was specifically designed to promote a love and enjoyment for reading while strengthening reading skills. Introduced in second grade, all students are encouraged to join and participate in this club. During the three month-long sessions of the club, students select books on a specific theme, and then choose an extension activity to be completed at home and shared with the class. Each session of the book club culminates with a special event designed for students and their parents to interact with each other to further enhance learning and excitement of reading.
Teachers collaborate to plan themes, activities, and schedule dates for each book club session, then collect and organize books and materials that will be needed. The planning process includes steps to meet the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan goals – to improve test scores; to align curriculum to Grade Level Expectations; to enhance teaching and learning throughout the district; and to encourage parent involvement. In developing the goals and objectives, the Show Me Content and Process Standards are also addressed. To determine the effectiveness of this program, data is collected from test scores, and parents are given surveys to complete. Modifications are easily implemented into this program to accommodate students with special needs, cognitive, or academic concerns. Each district can design the schedule and activities to fit their students’ needs.
For additional information on implementing this Proven Practice Award-winning program in your school, contact:
Phyllis Rutledge
Stockton Elementary School
Stockton R-1 School District
906 South Street
Stockton, MO 65785
417-276-3315 Ext. 357