Check out ways to help your child spend more time reading: here.
If you'd like to learn more about the Audible app for tablets and phones, check: here
Scholastic Code: ML2BV Link to get started: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/reading-resources/book-selection-tips/scholastic-book-clubs-getting-started.html
Talking Points is a texting APP that you can download for free. There is a parent version of the APP. Students and parents are encouraged to download and enter my class for another easy way to contact me!
Use this code: 8CRDAQ to join my class, MelissaHagmaier's class
This pick up bin will be outside of DOOR 5 if your child requests a book from me. Their name will be on a sticky not attached to it so they know it is theirs to borrow!
This drop off bin will be outside of DOOR 5 Tuesdays-Fridays. If your child is finished with a book of mine, they can place it in this bin. On Friday afternoons, I quarantine this bin until Tuesday morning to ensure the safety of everyone!
Lists of books an avid reader might enjoy:
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/book_whisperer/2009/03/mind_the_gap_engaging_gifted_r.html
http://www.omnimiddle.org/currentevents/gifted%20summer%20reading%20list%202007.html
http://www.sycamoreschool.org/great-reads-for-the-gifted-middle-school-grades-5-8/
http://blog.sukiwessling.com/2012/12/book-list-for-pre-teen-gifted-readers/
Lists of books for children who are less enthusiastic about reading: