Building a School-wide Reading Culture by Heather https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6 Made by U28 librarians en-us 2018-03-23 14:08:48 UTC 2025-10-16 14:38:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Staff as Readers lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245473699 The passion I am asking for from teachers is a passion beyond the pay cheque. It's a passion for children's books, as well as for their own reading, for if teachers don't love to read, why on earth should children?
— Mem Fox]]> 2018-03-23 14:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245473699 What we call types of readers matters lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245476718 "I need to put forward more encouraging terms for my students than the negative popular terminology struggling and reluctant. Where is the hope in these terms? I prefer to use positive language to identify the readers in my classes. Peeking into my classroom, I see sixty different readers with individual reading preferences and abilities, but I consistently recognize three trends: developing readers, dormant readers, and underground readers."
— Donalyn Miller, The book whisperer: awakening the inner reader in every child]]> 2018-03-23 14:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245476718 Regarding Reluctant Readers lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245478209 A variety of reading material will help encourage reluctant readers.

  • Have a range of resources in different formats and genres — 
  • Ensure students regularly see new books through library visits, book talking, and other book promotion activities.
  • Know your students’ passions and interests.
  • Increase borrowing limits to encourage borrowing a larger number and wider range of titles.
  • Ensure making a choice isn't too overwhelming, for example have a 'good books box' with 10 great books.
  • Increase the amount of face-out display in the library — the cover is a big selling point.
  • Try arranging the fiction collection by genre so that students can easily find another book of the same type.
From the New Zealand library site
https://tinyurl.com/yccxj9gn
]]> 2018-03-23 14:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245478209 Reflecting on Our Reading Practices lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245481139 Questions to reflect on include:

  • How do you choose what to read?
  • What are your reading preferences?
  • Where do you source reviews and recommendations?
  • Are you in a book club?
  • How many books do you have on the go at any one time?
  • What works for you as a reader, and how do you build similar approaches into your classroom or library time for students?
https://tinyurl.com/yabhflhx
]]> 2018-03-23 14:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245481139 Staff as Readers lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245482133 When we reflect on how we choose what to read, we can identify our reading strategies: skills we use to browse and select books, and the wider contexts that support making reading choices.
https://tinyurl.com/yabhflhx]]> 2018-03-23 14:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245482133 Creating Lifelong Readers https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245487523 Give the lasting gift of a reading life. After all, where would you be without it? And if not you, who?
––Penny Kittle]]> 2018-03-23 14:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245487523 Reading promotion displays lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245489921 This link describes how to use the school foyer, hallways, bulletin boards, office, and even school grounds to promote reading
https://tinyurl.com/yagtertu]]> 2018-03-23 14:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245489921 The one good book that changes everything https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245489997 For students of every ability and background, it's the simple, miraculous act of reading a good book that turns them into readers, because even for the least experienced, most reluctant reader, it's the one good book that changes everything. The job of adults who care about reading is to move heaven and earth to put that book into a child's hands.
— Nancie Atwell, The Reading Zone]]> 2018-03-23 14:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245489997 Teachers as Readers: Building Communities of Readers https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245490358 This project summary describes how a literacy organization developed "reading teachers"--teachers who read and readers who teach. It also emphasizes the importance of getting more kids to read for pleasure.
https://ukla.org/downloads/teachers_as_readers.pdf]]> 2018-03-23 14:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245490358 Sharing book lists and sources of book recommendations lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245494660 What are our sources of book lists? How and with whom do we share them?]]> 2018-03-23 14:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245494660 Interactive displays that highlight teachers' or parents' favorite books lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245498048 Betsy: We used flaps and photos of teachers with favorite books from their childhood.
Donna: Poll teachers about their favorite books for a guessing game and related book display in the library.
Jane: "Favorite Book Project"; students interview family members about their favorite books
Heather: Photos of teachers posing with the library's new books with the prompt 'Which book do you want to read?']]> 2018-03-23 14:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/245498048 Share what you're reading lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/288320123 This site makes a fun mini-poster that includes your name and the book cover of whatever you're reading. Super easy!
http://whatimreading.org/]]> 2018-10-02 18:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/288320123 Building a Reading Culture rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/289238946 From the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, addressing the needs of dyslexic students and struggling readers]]> 2018-10-04 16:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/289238946 Videos about creating a schoolwide reading culture lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290326881 https://natlib.govt.nz/schools/reading-engagement/videos]]> 2018-10-08 14:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290326881 Starting in our classrooms lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290338087 Link to Donalyn Miller's 2010 article about how she supports readers of all stripes:
https://tinyurl.com/qexe4nd]]> 2018-10-08 15:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290338087 Making reading social lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290342896 Have you shared book recommendations and read reviews on Goodreads? Biblionasium is a free, kid-friendly version that also allows students to maintain digital reading logs. 

]]> 2018-10-08 15:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290342896 Free source of digital books and audiobooks for students lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290344012 www.getepic.com]]> 2018-10-08 15:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/290344012 Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards Mash Up! rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293533507 Use the mashed up MCBA list of books to bring students’ excitement into your classroom. Here is the list for 2018-2019 followed by a link to a Padlet created to entice readers :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fc6mH6HsrNXedEeuRQBeqLijt5I-8taWpzSfztViEhc/edit

]]> 2018-10-16 18:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293533507 Article about reading promotions from the American Association of School Librarians rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293548995 2018-10-16 18:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293548995 Why and how to use graphic novels in the classroom (and more) lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293553124 https://tinyurl.com/y8x6yf3q]]> 2018-10-16 18:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293553124 Reading role models lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293639989 My reading superhero is a series of animated short episodes celebrating the teachers, librarians and family members who read to and inspire us to read. Watch them and find out how to be an effective reading role model.

]]> 2018-10-16 23:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293639989 Lessons from our own reading lives lobenstineh https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293640935 Reflecting on our own reading practices can yield useful tips for our students. Go ahead and add to this Google Slides presentation of "reading truths and tips" from readers of all ages.
https://tinyurl.com/y9ep23x6]]> 2018-10-17 00:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293640935 Interactive Bulletin Board for Kids rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293671272 This MCBA Mash Up bulletin board allows kids to anonymously show which book/s they have read for our annual reading promotion.]]> 2018-10-17 03:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293671272 Connecting with the Public Library urban3 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293876438 Rich Allen of the Winthrop Public Library shared this New Yorker article about author Susan Orlean called "Growing Up in the Library"
http://tinyurl.com/ybo25lk8]]> 2018-10-17 14:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/293876438 What to promote--part 1 urban3 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/294084399 to families: reading aloud, reading a minimum 15 minutes/day and other ideas
http://readaloud.org/]]> 2018-10-17 20:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/294084399 What to promote-part 2 urban3 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/294086180 to students, teachers, and families,
reading challenges, like the one at Crocker Farm School, Amherst:
https://tinyurl.com/ybpmlo4g
and here's how they did it: http://pgocrockerfarm.com/summer-reading-challenge]]> 2018-10-17 20:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/294086180 Other Online Resources rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/294596627
  • The International Children's Digital Library, a site that provides books in many different languages.
  • Storytime Online:  Watch a read aloud with someone famous! Harry the Dirty Dog read by Betty White!? Yes, please!!
  • Booktalk resources saved on Donna's Pinterest page
  • Prewritten booktalks from Scholastic
    • ]]>     2018-10-18 20:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/294596627     What are the best ways to use leveled texts? An article and podcast link from The Cult of Pedagogy by Jennifer Gonzalez rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295241821 2018-10-21 22:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295241821 Let's Talk Picture Books (blog) rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295249646 2018-10-21 23:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295249646 Podcasts about books rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295249820
  • Books Between: Connecting kids ages 8-12 with books they'll love, by a fifth grade teacher
  • Picture Booking: Showcasing authors and illustrators
  • The Children's Book Podcast with Matthew Winner:  (formerly All the Wonders), made by an elementary school librarian from Maryland
  • The Yarn: The inside story of children's books by Travis Jonker and Colby Sharpe (and part of School Library Journal)
    • ]]>     2018-10-21 23:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295249820     Authors' contact info rivers1 https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295250812 LOTS of authors, the typical books they create and email contacts!]]> 2018-10-21 23:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/295250812 Salem State’s MCBA web page https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304567259 2018-11-14 21:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304567259 Nancy Keane’s Book talk tips https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304577481 2018-11-14 22:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304577481 Helping to create lifelong readers https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304584450 2018-11-14 23:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304584450 US Department of Education’s take on reading culture https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304585757 2018-11-14 23:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304585757 AASL article about some innovative approaches a school librarian is taking https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304586873 2018-11-14 23:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lobenstineh/b7nsusjstvn6/wish/304586873