Create Excitement !
Incentive Trackers
Encourage children to return their red bags with an incentive tracker. After 10 on-time returns, offer a prize (free books, bookmark, etc). Be creative!
Red Bag Songs
Keep children excited about red bags by singing these songs together based on popular songs you may already know.
Favorite Book Handout
Send home activities in the red bags like this one that comes in English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese. Let children share with others in class.
Book Review
Let children share their opinion of the books in their Red Bag with the class and start conversation about their books.
Fun Ideas To Drive Engagement
Monthly Reward for On-Time Book Returns
End Of The Year Certificate
End Of The Year Certificate, Spanish Version
We Can Help You Get Started
We can arrange for an introductory Story Time from Raising a Reader MA, at your request and our availability.
We’ll work with you to train parents and caregivers in dialogic reading strategies, so you can invite them to be your story time volunteers! This can help increase the number of story times while building strong connections with families.