My oldest came home with a paper from school that talked a reading program that all students should participate in. The basis of the program is that each student needs to read a book with their parent and at the end of the session, the student needs to do a book report.
Now, my daughter is in kindergarten so we are blowing threw books like they are toilet paper in the mens room. However, she’s not just the most proficient writer just yet so that portion of the project takes a little longer than expected, but that’s ok.
Here’s the kicker.The more books the students read, the closer they get to winning the grand prize — being able to throw a pie in the principal’s face.
At this young of an age, kids don’t need motivation to read because they are so naturally curious, but being the ONLY kid in school to be able to diss the principal is pretty awesome.
So hey, if my daughter wants to win, that’s fine with me. We’ll read until the cows come home. And if she doesn’t win, it doesn’t matter. She wins and I win for reading to her. She learns. I parent. It’s a win win.
Kudo’s to the school for bringing fun back to educating.
