Welcome to the official landing page for all things Read & Bead. New to this idea? You've come to the right place! Below are links to relevant blog posts as well as other helpful links.
Quick Start Guide
Want to know the basics? Start here!Read & Bead FAQ
Find more details and get your questions answered here. If you can't find the answer, please comment and I'll get back to you ASAP. We're eager to share our experience and to help make your Summer Reading go smoothly!Reading as its Own Reward
Visit this page for research in support of going prizeless and encouraging intrinsic motivation. Many of the benefits of the Read & Bead program are addressed here for you to present a good case to your admins and staff.MLS Webinar
Massachusetts Library Systems hosted a webinar where I and a colleague presented on Read & Bead.The Benefits of Beads
The very first post about the Read & Bead program. Here you can find out how it all started with an idea (and a library supporting staff that was willing to take a chance!).
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Did this once with only the "brag tags" and it got pricey- never thought to do the bead option. Will be trying this for 2020!
ReplyDeleteI can see how that one might not be as budget-friendly. I hope the beads work out for you! Good luck!
DeleteHi Melissa, I am a Title 1/Parent and Family coordinator at a school in Tucson, and was wondering if you could reach out to me via my email regarding some questions I have about implementing part of your program. Svanderpool@lpatucson.org
ReplyDeleteHi there! I wanted to check in -- I received your comment and emailed in August but didn't hear back. Did you have any follow up questions that I could help with?
DeleteId love to hear more about this. ysc@pattersonlibrary.org
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