Reach for the Stars!!
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What is Reach for the Stars?
Reach for the Stars!! is a pledge-based reading incentive program that works as a read-a-thon. We put books in the hands of students and reward them for reading. At the same time, it provides the school or organization cash and/or books. Reach for the Stars!! is extremely flexible and can be taylored to your group's individual needs. Want the entire school involved? No Problem! Can you have just the kindergarten do it? That works too! A community service project for Scouts? Yes we can! Live to Read has run this program with groups of 4 preschoolers to 1100 elementary school students!
What is the goal of the program? The goal of Reach for the Stars!! program is for the participants to read, or be read to, 300 minutes or more over a two week period of time. This is an average of 30 minutes per weekday. Education experts encourage routine daily reading and recommend a minimum of 30 minutes everyday!
Who can participate? This program can benefit any sized organizational group. This would include entire schools, individual classrooms, clubs, Girl or Boy Scout Troops, preschools, church groups, home school groups, charities, businesses, etc.
Do they go door-to-door? Absolutely not! This program will work well seeking just those safe, mentoring friends and family members who will encourage them in their reading.
What do the kids get? They develop a reading routine! They also get free books and other prizes for participating! This program gets the kids reading and keeps them reading by giving them books to keep at home!
How does the Organization Benefit? Reach for the Stars!! has two program options. Each option returns at least 100%! See the chart below.