The basic premise of the program is to encourage parents and children to spend at least fifteen minutes each day reading together. Parents are invited to read aloud their favorite book as Secret Readers in their child s class. Book Fairs are held in order to give children the opportunity to purchase books and encourage reading. Each year our students have pen pals and write letters to children in other schools within and outside of the district. In the spring some of the classes meet and have a picnic with their pen pals.
Children create and publish poems, stories, and books using the computer.
Kindergarten and first grade children write and illustrate books in small groups as well as whole class contributions. Each year the second grade students, in conjunction with a theme on fairy tales, write and publish their own individual fairy tales. They enjoy sharing their favorite books with each other. Indian Hollow is fortunate to have authors and illustrators visit and demonstrate the process involved in developing and producing picture book literature. The Honor Award is a reflection of our commitment and focus in developing a foundation and an appreciation of literacy.