[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Reading Culture / Independent Reading Plan

[Lisa Turgeon]

I love this!  Thanks for sharing a great idea!


Lisa Turgeon
Library Media Specialist
McGee Middle School
860-828-0323
lturgeon at berlinschools.org


"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." - Margaret Fuller





On Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM Whiting, Jacquelyn via CASL-L <
casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:

> Hi, all!
>
> This is my second year at my school, and I am focusing on building a
> reading culture. We do not have SSR or any similar dedicated time during
> the day. Some literacy teachers have students check out independent reading
> books, others do not.
>
> I have decided to launch a new program; each grade level's extended
> learning time on Wednesdays in the library will be for H.A.L.F. Time. Half
> way through the week, half way through the day, and lasting half an hour,
> we will *H*ave *A* *L*ittle *F*un reading in the library. Bring a book or
> check out one of ours to enjoy. No games, no socializing, just page
> turning. Everyone at WMS is welcome.
>
> I am wondering if anyone else has a similar program and can share
> wisdom and suggestions borne out of your experiences. I have attached the
> flier that is hanging around the school, posted on our library
> announcements, and was emailed to all students and staff.
>
> I was thinking of making a thermometer style sign to measure how many
> books we read. Or making a bulletin board of a field or court and we add
> pages to it to show when we have read so many books that the pages cover
> the playing surface.
>
> Any and all ideas and feedback are appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jackie
>
> --
> Jacquelyn Whiting (she/her/hers)
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