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My students enjoyed the BOOK IT! bookstore we had. Every student was encouraged to read books. For every book they read, they received a "book buck" (play money). They cashed in their "bucks" for items they wanted at the store, which was open once a week. For example, a pencil or eraser costs one buck, BOOK IT! pins cost two bucks, and folders cost three bucks. I included other miscellaneous items in the bookstore such as paperback books, frisbees, and designer shoelaces. Students could cash in all the bucks they had or use part of them and save the rest. What they bought was entirely up to them. It really encouraged them to read.
Sharon Rankin, Paris Elementary, Paris, KS, Grade 3
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The Birthday Bag: Each Kindergarten Class has a room logo. Our logo is the Manatee. I have three birthday bags which each contain three books that have birthday titles and a stuffed Manatee. Children may choose one of the bags to take home on their birthday and the Manatee is my gift to the child for reading. The bag is returned to the school for use on another birthday.
Brona Cheek Smith, Arbor Ridge Elementary, Orlando, FL, Grade K
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Begin a TV vs. Reading Chart for each child. It would be a weekly chart to keep a record of time spent reading and time spent watching TV. If total reading time exceeds total TV watching time, the child earns a treat. The class with the most winners could have a party.
Lindy Guy, Maclay School, Tallahassee, FL, Librarian
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Stump the Teacher: Get your students to read and to use a dictionary by telling them to find three words each that they think you won't know. The words must come from a book or story they are reading. Compile the list and choose ten of the words for a vocabulary lesson. It keeps them interested and makes them read to find words that you don't know. My students love it!
Marsha Jones, Craig Elementary, Craigsville, WV, Grade 2
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