Reading is FUNdamental

We love every subject covered in our school! However, reading and language concepts are a primary focus. Our teacher, Mrs. Britain, hopes every student develops a love of reading. Mrs. B knows a love of reading is attributed to a solid foundation in a student’s educational foundation! In addition, Mrs. B understands the benefit of reading and being swept away by imagination. For many RMH students facing stressful daily realities, being transported to another place for a little while is a tremendous gift. Reading also introduces our students to role models who encounter challenges and difficult circumstances and find ways to endure, thrive and grow through trials.

Volunteers from Capella University help us celebrate 15 years of serving students at the RMH!

In our classroom, reading happens all day! There is time when volunteers read aloud to students and there is time when students read aloud to one another, or to teachers or volunteers. Students also select their own books for quiet-time reading. To see our classroom full of kids cuddled up with their books makes us truly happy.

Each month, the classroom breaks for “Reading Club.” This time is designed as a special out-of -classroom, partner reading time for each student with an adult volunteer. The purpose is for students to share time with an adult, which will encourage the student both as a reader and as a special child who is cared for and valued. Volunteer groups sign up to come to the House, read with the students for 30 minutes and then have lunch and recess with us. Volunteers provide the books as well as lunch. It’s a unique and special volunteer opportunity that has a lasting impact. Book Club days are special for so many reasons. Thank you to our wonderful volunteer groups for giving the gift of reading to our students. To learn more about this awesome opportunity, email Carynn Roehrick | carynn@rmhc-um.org.