Reading is a magical adventure that every student embarks on every time they turn a page. Classroom book activities, such as novel studies and read-aloud time, can help your students deepen their love for reading. And with the help of a ClassroomsCount™ campaign, you can raise funds to stock up on the latest titles and enhance your library with a variety of book genres and formats.

Classroom Read Aloud and Discussion 

Reading aloud as a class regularly keeps students interested in books and motivates them to learn more. Your class will enjoy listening to the story together and feel more comfortable engaging in conversations about the book. 

For example, social-emotional books are a great way to teach important life lessons and spark empowering discussions. Try There's Only One You — an inclusive and colorful picture book that celebrates the unique traits and personality of each child. 

Use a portion of your ClassroomsCount™ funds to build your own library of read-aloud books or acquire a number of copies of the same title so students can follow along while you read. These books will improve your students’ comprehension skills and vocabulary while teaching them important life lessons along the way.

Start a Novel Study

A novel study is an excellent way to expose older students to a new genre or a new author. Divide your class into groups. Let your students read together and engage in discussion questions related to the book. 

Moreover, you can tie in a novel study to your lesson plan so that your class can dive deeper into the material and strengthen reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Through your ClassroomsCount™ campaign, you can purchase book sets to supplement your lesson plans. For example, I Survived the American Revolution, 1776  can enrich your students’ knowledge about American history with a first-person perspective.

Set a Reading Goal as a Class

It can sometimes be daunting for students to complete books on their own. Setting a classroom reading goal to create an encouraging environment for your students to finish their books and challenge one another to read more. 

For instance, track the number of books your class reads and throw a reading party once the goal is met. Additionally, you can use ClassroomsCount™ funds to gift each student a book so they can continue to immerse themselves in reading at home as well.