Coach's Page

**This year ALL teams should plan to bring  a charged laptop (and charger) for the testing portion. If you cannot bring one, please email Lindy (lindy.harmon@gpaea.org) in advance so we can have one for you! ☺️**

The Team(s)

• Each team should select a name that begins with their district & school. An example would be Burlington Grime's Book Hounds.

• Each team needs an adult team coach.

• Each building may register up to 2 elementary and 2 middle school teams, whichever is applicable.

• As in the past, Elementary BoB teams will have some flexibility in determining their members based on the grade span of the building and the content of the books. Most elementary teams should represent 3rd through 5th readers, whereas most middle schools would represent 6th through 8th readers.  In that scenario, every building is different, so you may have a 6th grader on your elementary team and a 5th grader on your middle school team.   

• You may form a team of up to 6 members.

• Some books on the middle school list may have mature themes, and as coaches, we ask you to consider that as you assign reading to your team members. You can find the book descriptions in Teaching Books through the AEA website.

The Coach

• Coaches monitor their team's progress and encourage each member to read the books. 

  • Use creativity and make it fun! Consider meeting over the students’ lunch hour, after school, or during study time. Work with students on strategies: Who will read which books and when? What will you study, and how will you study? How will you strengthen your memory? How will you build teamwork?

  • Encourage parental support and interest by sending home the book list, a letter of introduction explaining the coach’s role, and plans for future meetings.

  • The most important role of the team coach is to encourage reading for enjoyment!  Your good example and support are essential for the smooth operation of the BOB program.

• Booklists and registration links are available through this site.  

Register Here

Registration will only be open to districts within Great Prairie AEA.

• Elementary and Middle school lists are here!

• Register your elementary team here!

• Register your middle school team here!

Can't wait to see those registrations come in!

Helpful Materials

Below you'll find posters and bookmarks to share with your teams and/or teachers.

Happy reading,

Anna, anna.marlin@gpaea.org, & Lindy, lindy.harmon@gpaea.org

Additional information about timelines, practice questions, tentative schedules, location, the prize, & more details to come. Check back!