K.A.R.E. 
Kinderkids Are ReadingEveryday

 
This year, your child’s classroom will participate in the 100 Book Challenge.  Your child will be doing lots of reading in school and at home.  The reason for this program is simple: research shows that students who read for one hour every day, from books they can read and want to read, have a much better chance for success in school and beyond.  The more time your child spends reading on his or her independent level, the better reader he or she will become.

We need your help!  Every night your child will bring home books and a logsheet.  Each logsheet line equals ONE 15 MINUTE STEP. Your child should read at least for 15 minutes per night.  When he or she does, you will fill in ONE step and you should sign. 

ONE STEP = 15 MINUTES 
Use this time to sit with your child as the home reading coach.  The reading should be easy and fun for your child.  It should not be a struggle.

We are requesting that you sign on as your child’s Home Coach.  The job involves only 5 things.  Please complete and return the bottom portion of this form tomorrow to let us know you agree to be the Home Coach.

Home Coach Contract
Turn off TV, computers, phone and games
Observe your child reading for 15 minutes
Think and talk about the book afterwards
Sign 100 Book Challenge logsheet
Student packs up books for safe return to school