Monday, December 2, 2013

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Reading buddies work both ways!



McDowell Elementary School has “Reading Buddies!”

Here's the best-kept secret about the school’s reading buddy program: Older readers who come to read to a younger readers typically end up gaining as much or more as their "little reading buddy" does.

Mrs. Vanderworp's third-grade class has gained self-confidence, reading skills, academic growth and a new desire to read more by serving as role models by reading to Ms. Bochenek's kindergarten class.

There are always lots of giggles on "Read to a Buddy" day, as well as some new exciting friendships.

Remember: "'Tis the good reader that makes the good book," as Ralph Waldo Emerson once said.



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