Reading Rewards Program: Where Reading Pays Off
The Peaches and Sourcream Children’s Foundation (PSCF) is excited to introduce our virtual summer reading rewards program designed to enhance reading and writing skills and foster reading stamina in children. Here are the program details:
Program Overview:
Creating the Perfect Reading Environment: We recommend that parents and individuals working with readers create comfortable reading spaces or nooks to minimize distractions.
Timing Matters: We suggest ending reading sessions before 7 pm to allow time for participants to log in and post summaries. Each well-written summary is worth $1.00.
Summary Writing Guidelines: Participants must write about what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of each story.
Rewards and Benefits:By participating in our program, children can enjoy various benefits:
Important Notes:
Required Information for Application:
Children often model their behaviors after their parents. By demonstrating your own enthusiasm for reading and writing, you inspire them to value these skills as well. When your children see you taking an interest in their reading and writing efforts, their confidence soars. Reading and writing together provide special bonding moments. These shared experiences become cherished memories that strengthen your relationship and create a positive environment for growth.
Theme: All Together Now
Reading is …
Reading , Listening, Writing, Speaking , and Celebrating! 🥳
The dynamic duo !
The Philadelphia twins are at it again…
taking a classic picture walk . They were apart of the 3rd cohort of summer readers in 2022.
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Your generous donations empower our organization to craft delightful reading experiences and offer books and other gifts to the children we serve. As a rapidly growing 501(c)(3) non-profit operating on a modest budget, your contribution will directly impact our young learners. Your donation will enable us to provide BOOKS ,essential school supplies, fresh uniforms, engaging books and nourishing food baskets.
While numerous organizations distribute books to millions of children, distribution alone is not enough. Access does not guarantee engagement. That’s why the Peaches and Sourcream Children’s Foundation was established: to actively combat the -school - to prison and foster care -to prison pipelines by not only providing books but also fostering a culture of literacy through our innovative summer reading program.
Our approach is both simple and impactful—returning to the basics: parents read with their children, assist them in writing summaries, and celebrate their efforts with meaningful rewards. This is where PSCF makes a difference. We recruit families, purchase books, guide them through the reading and writing process, and provide monetary incentives over a four-week period. Research shows that forming a habit requires consistent practice for approximately 18 days, and our program is built with that science in mind.
Our ultimate goal is to transform reading from a mandatory academic requirement into a joyful, sustainable family tradition.
We are delighted to announce that we have reached our quota ahead of schedule. As a result, registration closed before the original April 30th deadline. Thank you for your enthusiasm—see you next summer!
~Robin Muldor-Engram