Making Reading Fun!

It seems obvious: if children enjoy reading, they’ll read more. SMART Reading provides a special place where kids can choose their own books and simply have fun reading. This weekly reading session complements classroom instruction by providing a valuable opportunity to practice reading, listen to stories, and build comprehension, background knowledge, and other skills. Your role is to provide a fun, interactive, and engaging reading experience for students.

Here are a few quick “dos and don’ts” that guide our volunteers’ approach to reading with kids: