Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies is an initiative that pairs different grade-level students for community reading time, outside of school hours. A Grade 10, 11 or 12 student buddies up with a Grade 1, 2 or 3 student to practice reading. Currently, our Reading Buddies program is offered virtually to ALL eligible students in the Langley School District. The benefits are profound. Reading Buddies allows younger readers to see what being fluent looks like as they have a peer model demonstrating reading skills; they can also acquire a positive role model with some intentional pairing. The older students develop social and emotional skills like patience and empathy as they work with their littler buddies. This program of cooperative learning is a great way to build community outside of school and to promote reading, which are goals for nearly every school and community. Powerful moments of connection can happen, and social and emotional lessons are inevitable. These are some wonderful outcomes, all from just sharing a book. Little Buddies must: Be in Grades 1, 2 or 3 Already be able to read. This program is not intended to teach children how to read. Have a parent or guardian who is able to remain close by during the program, as it is not a drop-off program. Big Buddies must: be in Grades 10 12 complete a free Criminal Record Check be patient, kind and love reading!

Grade 1, 2 or 3 student

Call (604) 319-4111, email info@langleyliteracynetwork.com, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 319-4111

Email

info@langleyliteracynetwork.com

Website

https://langleyliteracynetwork.com/reading-buddies/