The students are enthused about reading and are very excited about being on TV, which is where they receive their medals for the increments of 100 Steps. You could hear students saying, ‘If I read 2 more Steps, I’ll be there,’ or, ‘…I’ll get my sticker for my chart.’ They are counting ahead to see where they will be.
—Orange River Elementary School, FL
As far as incentives go, what is wrong with a child getting a gold medal after every 25 hours of reading? My students wear them every time we have a school-wide celebration. We reward athletes with trophies and attendance with certificates. Some of my students have never been recognized for anything academic. This is the first time and there is the opportunity for every child to improve and more read daily. Every student has the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of their independent reading level.
—Baltimore County Public Schools, MD