Books for Keeps
Jun 4th, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan |
1 Comment » |
Category: Classroom Library, Grades K-3, Graduation & End of Year, Reading K/3, Summer Holidays
 Photos by bestlibrarian Idea by Ruth, a 2nd Grade Teacher, from Brandon, FL. To encourage summer reading, I purchase an inexpensive chapter book for each child to take home and keep. I purchase these books from the dollar store. You can also check out the discount bins at bookstores as well as summer yard sales. These purchases mean a lot to students and their families who would otherwise not be able to purchase books of their own.
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Commented On June 4th, 2012 10:04 am
Another great and inexpensive idea for gifting students with the joy and beauty of literature.