After School Reading Program
The Reader Leader Club is an after school reading program specially designed for elementary students struggling with reading. This is a fun and engaging journey where learners will develop reading skills, fill in reading gaps that have hindered progress and growth, and help learners gain a love for reading and expressing themselves creatively through words.
This program is a six-month guided journey divided into three parts and delivered in weekly one-hour sessions in a supportive virtual classroom environment. Each week, teachers and teacher guides will engage students in reading strategies, discussions, interactive games, and review take-home supplemental activities for learners to continue their growth journey between sessions.
Teachers are experienced professionals in the education field, versed in engaging learners in online classrooms. Teacher guides are vetted interns and volunteers who have had experience with learners and would like to gain more experience for professional development.
Each weekly lesson has a similar structure, as outlined below:
| Topic | Time | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enter | 00:00 | 5 Minutes | Welcoming learners, learners sharing previous week supplemental activity and reading wins of the week |
| Week Topic Introduction | 00:05 | 5 Minutes | Teacher led introduction to the topic of the day |
| Discussion | 00:10 | 10 Minutes | Teacher led interactive discussion of the topic of the day |
| Interactive Activity | 00:20 | 15 Minutes | Team game to reinforce topic of the day |
| Additional Topic Guidance and Supplemental Activity Help | 00:35 | 15 Minutes | Remediation and reinforcement for learners still grasping the topic of the day |
| Supplemental Activity Guidance | 00:35 | 15 Minutes | Individual activity for learners to create for practice between sessions |
| Final Q&A and Exit | 00:50 | 5-10 Minutes | Learners may ask any questions and exit when ready |
Program Overview
Parents may choose for their child to attend the entire program, or only part of the program. Each part is divided into 8 weeks and consists of various methods for engaging students in words and helping them to discover a love for reading
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Become a reading detective and uncover the magic of books!
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Set sail with the Phonics Explorers on a journey to uncover letter sounds.
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Embark on an adventure to discover tricky sight words!
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Step into Storyland and explore the world of magical stories!
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Join the Phonemic Puzzle Quest and solve word mysteries!
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Learn to talk about texts like a reading champion!
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Embark on a fantastic voyage using context clues as your map!
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Dive into a bonanza of picture books and explore their wonders!
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Get ready to shine like a reading theater star!
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Become vocabulary voyagers and explore the world of words!
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Embark on a journey through fascinating non-fiction texts!
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Celebrate our journey together as reading heroes!
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Enter the magical world of fairy tales!
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Explore the enchanting realm of mythology and legends!
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Set off on poetic adventures with rhythm and rhyme!
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Discover the world of superheroes and their incredible tales!
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Craft your own reading adventure bookmarks!
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Time travel through history with exciting stories!
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Become environmental explorers and learn about our planet!
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Uncover myths and legends from around the world!
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Meet famous inventors and innovators through their stories!
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Dive into the thrilling world of mystery stories!
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Reflect on your reading journey and celebrate your progress!
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Celebrate the end of our reading adventures with a grand carnival!
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About the Getaboard Foundation
The Getaboard Foundation is 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to empower at-risk youth through action sports, art & education. Since 2003, Getaboard has used action sports and art to engage over 10,000 students to improve their academics, specifically in reading and science, in ways that resonate with students and makes learning fun. Getaboard's Reader Leader Club program engages students in reading strategies, discussions, interactive games, and review take-home supplemental activities for learners to continue their reading growth journey between sessions and beyond the classroom.