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The first teacher has a please read bin that she can use when there's time for read aloud. The second teacher used stickers and rewards then she switched to positive peer pressure.

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Children want to feel like they have a say, and they usually tend to not want to do it if they are being forced. It increases motivation, and develops critical thinking and decision making. It helps them foster Literacy motivation and engagement.

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These teachers are successful because their kids get excited to read, and they have found ways to help them build their love for reading. I would probably use positive re-enforcement at first, though that just gets kids to read, not necessarily enjoy it. I would let them have a choice in what they read.

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The first teacher lets the children pick which book club they want to be in. They also have their own special book bins. There is a portion of the day where she lets the students browse the variety of book bins to decide which books they want to read.

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The first teacher mentions how much she loves reading (including when she is at home) to her students so that they see that reading can be exciting and fun. Another thing she created was a "Please Read" bin so that the students could add books they want the teacher to read out loud to the class when the time is appropriate. This makes it so that the students are invested in the reading when they contributed to the materials available.

The second teacher used sticker charts with rewards once they were filled so the students didn't feel like reading was a chore. She says that she uses "positive peer pressure" to get the excitement level up with her students. If other students or the teacher is excited to read, this engages the rest of the classroom.

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I believe these teachers are successful because they allow the students to see others enjoy reading and allow them to explore reading material without feeling like reading is a chore/punishment.

I would definitely apply a few of these strategies in my classroom (suggestion bin/wall, sticker charts, etc.) I think these are very helpful ways to get students to think of reading and writing in a positive light and doesn't depend on their reading level in order to succeed. The only thing I would make sure of is that if I used sticker charts, I would tell my students that reading more books than another student doesn't make them a better reader/student. This is so that students don't get discouraged if they don't have as many spaces on their charts filled out.

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The first teacher allows her students to choose which book club they want to be apart of and they have their own bins to put the books they are currently reading in. She also makes sure to have a variety of different books for her students to choose from so that they are able to find reading material that engages them. Another way she uses choice to motivate and engage her students is by giving them free choice time. They are allowed to pick a place in the classroom and changing these spaces to make the areas more interesting to the students.

The second teacher gives an "umbrella topic" for students to write about, but they get to choose more specifically what they write about. Students are motivated to write when they find interest in the topic they are writing about. She also gives them choices on what to read for their homework. Even though the students have to read each night, they get to choose what to read and report on.

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Choice is incredibly important for students' literacy development. Choice is what creates a "spark" in a student when they are deciding what to read or write about. They aren't being told exactly what to write about and what they should be reading, which keeps them motivated to complete the assignment (and do well on said assignment.) Choice not only engages and motivates students, but it also builds their confidence in their skills when they are using their interests to learn.

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The first teacher uses her own love of reading to engage students. Talks about how she reads outside of school to her students. I think that if I'd had a teacher like that, it would have encouraged me to read more. I also really like her idea of having a "Please Read" bin. I think that this would be super engaging for students and create a lot of excitement when their book is picked.

The second teacher used reward systems like a sticker chart to engage her students with reading. This is a really great way to keep excitement levels with reading. I also really like her recommendation wall. I remember having a teacher who did this, and it helped me pick books especially during the times that I hated reading.

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I think that these teachers are successful because they weren't just teaching reading to get through content but to have students love reading. I would totally use the suggestion wall, the personal reading bins and the sticker charts in my own classroom. I think that this is a great way to encourage students as well as get them to enjoy reading.

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The teacher allowed her students to pick a book club to be in. This allows students to have a choice in what they are reading as well as engage with other students about what they are reading.

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Choice is important to literacy development because it helps students feel more motivated and engaged in reading and writing. When learners have the opportunity to select texts or topics that interest them, they are more likely to practice reading, build confidence, and develop a positive attitude toward literacy. Providing choice also supports diverse learning styles and allows students to connect personally with what they read and write.

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I think she is successful because she makes reading fun and exciting, rather than something students have to do. She gives them choices and lets them see reading as something enjoyable, not just an assignment.

In my future classroom, I’d want to use some of those same strategies, like giving kids different book options, letting them share what they’re reading with classmates, and creating a positive atmosphere where they feel proud of their progress.

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The teacher gets students excited about reading and writing by showing her own love for it. She talks about how she reads at home and shares that with the class, which makes kids see reading as something fun people actually enjoy. I also like her “Please Read” bin idea because it gives students a voice in what gets read aloud, and that makes them more interested.

The second teacher also builds excitement with things like sticker charts and peer encouragement. When students see their classmates getting excited or reaching their goals, it motivates them to want to do the same. I think both of these strategies make reading feel more like a fun activity instead of just schoolwork.

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The teacher uses choice to motivate students by giving them options in both reading and writing. For reading, she lets them pick from a wide variety of books and even choose which book club they want to join. She also allows free choice time where students can pick a spot in the classroom to read, which makes it more fun and comfortable.

For writing, she gives an overall topic but lets students decide what angle or specific idea they want to write about. This way, they’re still meeting the assignment goals but have the freedom to connect it to something they care about. I think giving students that say in what they’re reading and writing helps them stay more engaged and excited.

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Choice is important in literacy because it helps students feel more in control of their learning. When kids get to pick books or writing topics that actually interest them, they’re more motivated to practice and stick with it. It also builds confidence because they feel successful with material they connect to, and it makes reading and writing more enjoyable, rather than just another assignment that they have to do.

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To generate excitement about reading and writing, the teacher shares her personal reading experiences. She also created a "Please Read" bin. This encouraged students to add books that they wanted her to read at an appropriate time.

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I think she is very successful with this "please read" bin. This creates a sense of belonging with the class, and the students get very excited that their book is picked from the bin. I would use this strategy in my future classroom by explaining the rules to the students and then placing the bin for them to add books. Something I would change is that I would read one book every day before dismissing the students, not during reading time.

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The teacher lets the students choose which book club they want to be a part of. Also, each student has their own book basket that they can add books to. This lets students choose what books they want to read about.

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Choice is so important to students' literacy development because they can choose what they want to read about. And if students are engaged and interested in their books, they have a higher chance of wanting to read the book to find more about the subject.