100 Book Challenge
HPCA has just introduced a reading program (currently utilized by 1st through 5th grades), and we are so excited about it! The 100 Book Challenge is an independent reading program designed to maximize the effectiveness of HPCA's reading curriculum. Our goal is to develop avid, lifelong readers, students whose proficiency in and love of reading enable them to flourish throughout their lives.
100 Book Challenge does this by dramatically increasing the amount of reading a student is expected to do. The program's high standards require a minimum of 30 minutes of independent reading a day in school and an additional 15 minutes of reading at home. We are providing each student with a selection of hundreds of books matched to their reading level (each reading level is designated by a different color and allows students to choose the books they want to read). Students track the amount of reading they complete on logsheets that are signed by parents and are reviewed daily by their teacher. Teachers regularly hold conferences with students to be sure they are engaged with their books, to assess the students' understanding of the material they've read, and to set goals for future reading.
Filling Out Logsheets
While the program is called "100 Book Challenge" we are really tracking "100 Steps" of 15-minute reading intervals. Students will be independently reading in class, but will also need a home coach responsible for signing logsheets. When a student reads for 15 minutes, they should fill out one line, or one step, on their logsheet. It is only necessary to put one book title, even if your child reads multiple books. If your child is reading a longer chapter book, it is fine to use the same books for multiple steps.
If you need to download additional copies of the reading logs, you can click on the links below:
1st through 2nd Grade Reading Log
3rd through 5th Grade Reading Log
What are some books my child may enjoy?
If you need some ideas for books that your child may enjoy, this list includes some of the most popular and engaging series for Elementary school readers at each level. All of these titles are available at your local bookstore or library. They can also be purchased online. Get hooked on any one of these great series!
Download the list of books here
What prizes can my child earn?
While we are doing the 100 Book Challenge to grow our students' love of reading, we know that prizes always help! Here are the incentives your child can earn when they reach different milestones:
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Stay tuned for the 2023-2024 prizes!
Parents of Kindergarten and 1st-Grade Students
Here is a helpful website with information on Yellow, 1 Green, 2 Green, 1 Blue, and 2 Blue reading levels. It's full of coaching tips, explanations on the specifics of each level, and some sample books. You can access the site here.
Click here for a video on the site that is really helpful for explaining how the program works for yellow, green, and blue readers.
Click here for 12 free eBooks (6 in English and 6 in Spanish) for opening an account with American Reading Company. Just follow the steps on the page.