Berlin Elementary third-grade teacher Mrs. Peter-Hoen announced the return of the ‘Book Buddies’ program, a collaborative initiative with first-grade teacher Mrs. Heinrichs, following a hiatus due to covid. Mrs. Peter-Hoen and Mrs. Heinrichs’ had run this program for over 16 years before the hiatus, pairing older and younger students based on reading strengths and interests.
This week, first and third-grade students gathered to kick off the program, which involves third-grade students interviewing and reading with their first-grade counterparts. Mrs. Peter-Hoen noted the overwhelming enthusiasm among the students, with third-graders eagerly anticipating the next meeting.
There are many benefits of the reading buddy program including providing first-graders with upper-grade role models. Mrs. Heinrichs and Mrs. Peter-Hoen are enthusiastic about reestablishing this partnership, fostering growth and learning through reading.
Happy reading Mountaineers!
photos: Mrs. Peter-Hoen