Hollow Tree Reading Program
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Partners in Education:
The Kindergarten students are invited to participate in the Hollow Tree Reading Program. The Hollow Tree Reading Program is offered to all students. It is a voluntary, independent reading program which provides parents an opportunity to work with their children to improve and encourage reading.
After the children have listened to a book, they tell about the book. Please record the title of the book and date the book was read on the form provided by the media center. The children will receive a free book after reading and telling about 75 different titles.
It is important that you follow these Guidelines for Hollow Tree:
1. Read the ENTIRE book. (Drawing books, joke books, and magazines should not be used for Hollow Tree recording.)
2. The child should RETELL the main ideas or events of the story.
3. The child should IDENTIFY their favorite part of the book and explain why it is their favorite part.
4. The PARENT MUST RECORD the title of the book and the date completed.
5. Upon completion of 75 different books, the student may RETURN the form to the school media center and will be able to CHOOSE a free book.
6. PICK UP a new form and continue reading and recording.
The books for the program are provided by the Hawthorne Parent Group.
With their support, the opportunity of the Hollow Tree program is available for all students.
Enjoy reading & recording with your child!
