100 Book Challenge
HPCA has just introduced a reading program (currently utilized by kindergarten 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 log sheets 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
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Reading Log
3rd - 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:
50 Steps - book pouch
100 steps - reader's goody bag
150 steps - pizza hut pizza
200 steps - dr. Seuss dress down day
300 steps by march 21st - green eggs and ham with the principal
350 steps - phillies ticket
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.