First Grade READS is a literacy tutoring program in Virginia Beach. By pairing striving first grade readers with caring community volunteer tutors/mentors we assist children in becoming confident, successful readers. Tutors receive intensive training in effective instructional techniques and increasing student engagement. Each month the children are given one free take home book, to build their home library and encourage reading outside of school.
The research is clear:
- Studies show the number of words a child knows when entering kindergarten is predictive of early learning success
- A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by the end of fourth grade
- Children not reading proficiently by third grade are 4 times more likely to drop out of school
Interested in volunteering? We are now recruiting volunteers who would like to join our First Grade READS program for the 2023-2024 school year. For additional information, please email vbgrowsmart@vbgov.com or call 757-385-6495. Click here to fill out a volunteer application.
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