Resources for Reading Buddies

Evart Elementary Reading Buddies, this page is for you!
​If you aren't a Reading Buddy yet, check out more information here, and contact us here. 
Organizing/Overall Info: 
Ideas for your calls: 
Ideas for your letters: 
Remember, it's ok to keep it simple-- these are just extras! 
  • Find a joke 
  • Send a photo from your phone-- a place you visited, something you saw outside in nature, an adventure with your grandkids, a project you are working on, etc. 
  • Talk about your animal(s)-- kids LOVE to hear about (and see photos of) your pets! 
  • Ask a "Would You Rather" question
  • Tell them what book you are reading (kid appropriate), and why you like it or how it helps you.  You could send a photo if you want. 
  • Riddles
  • Experiment with fun ways to fold your letter
  • Send a "Sandwich note"  (cut your note up and make a "sandwich")
  • Help extend the learning in a book by sending a photo or some interesting facts related to the student's book.  For example, if he is reading an "I Survived" book about the Civil War, you could send a photo/info you found via Google about what a soldier's life was like.  Or, if she is reading a "Who Would Win" book about sharks, you could send a photo/info about the biggest shark ever caught.  
  • Send a maze or coloring page to go along with the season/holiday. Do you have any special traditions in your family that you want to tell them about?
  • Draw or color a picture for them. They're kids-- they will think you are amazing even if it's a stick figure! :) 
  • Help the student learn a new vocabulary word-- use a word in your letter that they might not know, and explain it to them.  Part of learning to read well is building up kids' vocabulary so they understand what words mean when they encounter them in books. 
  • Include an I-Spy game , a word search or a mad lib (just for fun!)
  • Write a sentence in a secret code (make sure to include tips for solving it).
  • Encourage your student (words of encouragement go a long way!)
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