RIF day!

We love RIF Days!  Friday was our RIF Celebration Day!  Hopefully your 1st or 2nd grader came home and shared with you their very own book that was picked out. 

"Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. We prepare and motivate children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most. We inspire children to be lifelong readers through the power of choice. RIF provides new, free books for children to choose from and make their own. The seeds of inspiration in these books have motivated children to follow their dreams and achieve their potential. Yes, it seems incredible for a book to launch a life, but it happens every day as hungry, inquisitive young minds reach out and grab hold of the new people, places, and ideas that books bring them."   

You can read more about the wonderful organization here!

On Friday, Mrs Amanda had a fun Valentine's themed RIF party complete with drinks, juices, read aloud book, and story activity.  

RIF Coordinator, Mrs Amanda, reads aloud as the kiddos enjoy a snack

Each kiddo also got to pick out their very own book to keep.  It was interesting to see the different genres and topics the kids gravitated to; so many of them in my class chose a non-fiction book. I love it!  

Mrs. Englebrecht reads a new book 

So what book did your kiddo bring home last week?  Leave a comment below and your kiddo will get an extra "critter point" next week :)

If you would like to be involved with RIF or learn more about the program, I encourage you to check out their website www.RIF.org as it's a great place to donate and make an impact to kiddos everywhere!