BOOK CLUB

Encouraging Reading: We believe that reading is just as important as training your body. Our Book Club will help students build literacy skills while making reading an exciting activity.
Family Time: Even younger children (ages 4-6) can join! Parents are encouraged to help with reading at home, making this a wonderful opportunity to bond and spend quality time together.
Older Kids Can Lead: If your child is older but wants to join, they can become a "teacher model" in the class, helping younger participants and contributing their thoughts during meetings.
Community Building: This Book Club is not just about reading – it’s about creating a sense of community where kids can connect and support each other in their learning journey.

Open to All: Anyone can join – the more the merrier! The Book Club is designed for kids in grades 4-6, but everyone is welcome to participate. If you’re younger, don’t worry – parents can help guide the reading at home.
Expert Guidance: Our very own Sensei Burt, a literacy expert, will lead the club and offer book recommendations to make sure we're reading the best and most age-appropriate books.
Choosing Books: We’ll come up with a list of 4 exciting books, and each child will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. The book with the most votes will be the one we read together.
Reading & Discussions: We’ll divide the book into weekly sections, and after our Saturday judo class, we’ll meet for a 30-minute discussion. Kids will have a chance to share their thoughts and reflections, and we encourage them to make notes in the book, especially the younger readers, to help them remember important details.
Celebration: When we finish the book, we’ll celebrate by meeting at a local pizza place for a fun end-of-book party! This will also be an opportunity to vote for the next book in our reading journey.

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