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Children's Afterschool Program Application (ages 7 to 12) Please note that when you are done filling out the application, you must click Submit Form at the end of the application. You cannot save the form and return to it. LEAP is opening a new After-School at King Robinson School (Newhallville) starting on December 8th and ending on May 26th. Please click on the orange button below if you wish to apply to the Newhallville After-School! Afterschool Program Application Spring 2026 (includes Dwight, Fair Haven North and South, The Hill, Quinnipiac Meadows and Dixwell - DOES NOT include Newhallville!) Dates: January 26th to May 7th ( This schedule does not include Newhallville!) *Application does not automatically save. When you complete the form, you must press SUBMIT FORM at the end. If you refresh or leave this page, any entered information will be lost.* Newhallville After-School

Learn about LEAP's programs for children and young teens both after school and summer. Fill out an application for your the afterschool program, summer program, or the Leaders In Training program. Programs Overview Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. (LEAP) was founded in 1992 by educators, students, and community activists to address the historic disinvestment in young people of color in our city. In our two community centers and seven neighborhood-based sites, we provide children with a welcoming place to learn, explore and grow, while offering teens and young adults a platform to find their voice and become leaders and role models. Afterschool Children's Program What Homework assistance, extra reading, activities including athletics, arts, computer science, cooking, and gardening. When + Where The program operates after school Monday-Thursday from 3 pm - 6 pm. LEAP operates in 8 neighborhoods. Who This is for children ages 7-12 who live in one of our 8 neighborhoods. Summer Children's Program What Literacy, athletics, arts, computer science, cooking, and gardening + field trips around New Haven. When + Where The program operates after school Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am - 4 pm, Friday from 8:30 - 1pm. LEAP operates in 8 neighborhoods. Who This is for children ages 7-12 who live in one of our 8 neighborhoods. Leaders in Training Program What Participate in unique programming just for teens and intern with counselors working with younger children When + Where Afterschool: Mon-Thurs 3pm - 7pm Summer: Mon-Thurs from 8:30 am - 4 pm, Friday from 8:30 - 1pm Who This is for teens aged 13-15 who come from any neighborhood. They will receive a stipend. Swimming Program What Swim lessons for a fee to children and adults who want to learn to swim or improve their skills. When + Where See more details + cost on this page! Who There are classes for children 5-17 and adults 18+ . Make LEAP Children a Part of your Legacy! DONATE

Thank you for your contribution to LEAP! Thank you for your support! LEAP thanks you for supporting our free, year-round programming for New Haven youth! Your contribution enables youth to build their leadership skills by mentoring children from New Haven's historically underserved neighborhoods. You make it possible for LEAP to continue to be a safe space for young people to be the best they can be. www.leapforkids.org | 203-773-0770 | 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Articles & Essays Books & Poetry Movies Podcasts TV shows Videos Educational Materials on Anti-Racism, Social Movements and Black History in the United States Articles and Essays The 1619 Project “The 1619 Project is an ongoing project developed by The New York Times Magazine in 2019 with the goal of re-examining the legacy of slavery in the United States and timed for the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia.” Bryan Stevenson on the Frustration Behind the George Floyd Protests (The New Yorker) Bryan Stevenson is a civil rights activist and lawyer as well as the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative , “a human-rights organization that challenges convictions, advocates for criminal-justice reform and racial justice, and created the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, in Montgomery, Alabama, which honors the victims of lynching and other forms of racial terror during the Jim Crow era.” In this Q&A, Stevenson “discusses the roots of police violence in both slavery and Jim Crow, how to change the culture of policing, and the frustration and despair behind this week’s protests.” The racist roots of American policing: From slave patrols to traffic stops (The Conversation) The Conversation is a network of not-for-profit media outlets that publish news stories written by academics and researchers. This article, shared by Facing History and Ourselves , “traces the historical precedents of aggressive and violent policing of African Americans in slavery and the Jim Crow era.” Ibram X. Kendi - The American Nightmare (The Atlantic) This essay is written by Ibram X. Kendi , a professor, the director of The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University and a National Book Award–winning author focused on the topic of antiracism. Dr. Kendi ties the line between recent protests against racism and police brutality, the loss of Black lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the work of academic and political leaders to discredit and ignore Black people’s humanity. Ta-Nehisi Coates - The Case for Reparations (The Atlantic) In this long essay by journalist and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates , readers are presented a series of arguments for why the United States should offer reparations to members of the Black community as victims of theft, slavery and intense discrimination. Books and Poetry Collections Where to Buy Your Books in New Haven People Get Ready is “a neighborhood bookspace that is grounded in respect for the dignity of all beings, the importance of reciprocal relations, and the transformative power of radical love. It is a place to purchase, yes, but also encounter, trade, talk about, and fall in love with books, especially books for children, youth, and "reluctant" readers and books that might not be as easily found elsewhere, such as books by authors of color, Indigenous authors, LGBTQ+ authors, bi/multilingual authors, local authors, and poets of all kinds.” People Get Ready delivers books all over New Haven and was created by New Haven community members! Anti-Racist Reading Lists Here are a few collected lists of books focused on anti-racism, history of race in the U.S., and social change movements. This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea (NPR’s Code Switch) The Anti-Racist Reading List (ELLE) Do the work: an anti-racist reading list (The Guardian) 12 Anti-Racist Books Recommended by Educators and Activists (New York Magazine) Several Antiracist Books Are Selling Out. Here's What Else Black Booksellers and Publishers Say You Should Read (TIME) These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids (New York Times) A History of Race and Racism in America, in 24 Chapters (New York Times) For Adults - Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America “Some Americans cling desperately to the myth that we are living in a post-racial society, that the election of the first Black president spelled the doom of racism. In fact, racist thought is alive and well in America–more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. And as award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi argues in Stamped from the Beginning, if we have any hope of grappling with this stark reality, we must first understand how racist ideas were developed, disseminated, and enshrined in American society.” For Youth (Ages 12 and Up) - Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi ex-plores the legacy of racism throughout the entire history of the United States of Amer-ica. Further, it spotlights the work of antira-cists and those who have resisted the racist ideas and policies that shape this nation.” Counting Descent by Clint Smith “Clint Smith ’s debut poetry collection, Counting Descent is a coming of age story that seeks to complicate our conception of lineage and tradition. Smith explores the cognitive dissonance that results from belonging to a community that unapologetically celebrates black humanity while living in a world that often renders blackness a caricature of fear.” 1919 by Eve Ewing “The Chicago Race Riot of 1919, the most intense of the riots that comprised the “Red Summer” of violence across the nation’s cities, has shaped the last century but is unfamiliar or altogether unknown to many people today. In 1919, her second collection of poems, Eve L. Ewing explores the story of this event—which lasted eight days and resulted in thirty-eight deaths and almost five hundred injuries— through poems recounting the stories of everyday people trying to survive and thrive in the city. Ewing uses speculative and Afrofuturist lenses to recast history, illuminating the thin line between the past and the present.” The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin The Fire Next Time is “a 1963 non-fiction book by James Baldwin . It contains two essays: "My Dungeon Shook — Letter to my Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Emancipation" and "Down At The Cross — Letter from a Region of My Mind". The first essay, written in the form of a letter to Baldwin's 14-year-old nephew, discusses the central role of race in American history. The second essay deals with the relations between race and religion, focusing in particular on Baldwin's experiences with the Christian church as a youth, as well as the Islamic ideas of others in Harlem.” When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Cullors and asha bandele “When They Call You a Terrorist is Patrisse Khan-Cullors (co-founder of Black Lives Matter) and asha bandele ’s reflection on humanity. It is an empowering account of survival, strength and resilience and a call to action to change the culture that declares innocent Black life expendable.” Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward “In five years, Jesmyn Ward lost five young men in her life-to drugs, accidents, suicide, and the bad luck that can follow people who live in poverty, particularly black men. Dealing with these losses, one after another, made Jesmyn ask the question: Why? And as she began to write about the experience of living through all the dying, she realized the truth-and it took her breath away. Her brother and her friends all died because of who they were and where they were from, because they lived with a history of racism and economic struggle that fostered drug addiction and the dissolution of family and relationships. Jesmyn says the answer was so obvious she felt stupid for not seeing it. But it nagged at her until she knew she had to write about her community, to write their stories and her own.” The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander “The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander is a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United States, one that has resulted in millions of African Americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent second-class status—denied the very rights supposedly won in the Civil Rights Movement.” Movies and Documentaries 13th (Netflix) “13th is a 2016 American documentary by director Ava DuVernay . The film explores the ‘intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States;’ it is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1865, which abolished slavery throughout the United States and ended involuntary servitude except as a punishment for conviction of a crime.” Malcolm X (Netflix) “Malcolm X is a 1992 American epic biographical drama film about the African-American activist Malcolm X . Directed and co-written by Spike Lee , the film stars Denzel Washington in the title role.” Selma (YouTube) “Selma is a 2014 historical drama film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb. It is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel , Hosea Williams, Martin Luther King Jr. , and John Lewis .” Just Mercy (YouTube) “Just Mercy is a 2019 American legal drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. It tells the true story of Walter McMillian, who, with the help of young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson , appeals his murder conviction. The film is based on the memoir of the same name, written by Stevenson.” I Am Not Your Negro (YouTube) “Master filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, Remember This House. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin’s original words and flood of rich archival material. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. It is a film that questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and assassination of Medgar Evers , Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Baldwin and Peck have produced a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for.” Podcasts Justice in America “Justice In America is hosted by Josie Duffy Rice , president of The Appeal , along with guest hosts Darnell Moore, Donovan X. Ramsey, Derecka Purnell, and Zak Cheney Rice. Each episode explains a new criminal justice issue and features conversations with experts and advocates. Justice in America is available on iTunes , Soundcloud and LibSyn RSS .” Pod Save the People “On Pod Save the People, organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with fellow activists Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Sam Sinyangwe , and writer Dr. Clint Smith . They offer a unique take on the news, with a special focus on overlooked stories and topics that often impact people of color.” Episodes of Where We Live from Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR) “Where We Live (hosted by Lucy Nalpathanchil ) is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world. On any given day, we explore topics you may be talking about at your job or at home. From immigration and education to workplace and family issues. We explore the latest scientific research and how worldwide events impact us locally.” Revisiting New Haven's Black Panther Trials With Ericka Huggins “On May 1st, 1970, the eyes of the nation were on the Elm City. Students and others from around the country had gathered to protest the murder trial of Black Panther Party leaders Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins . This hour, we take a look back at May Day in New Haven , 50 years ago. We talk with Huggins and hear from a former Baltimore mayor who was one of the Yale students who helped keep protests peaceful.” For more information about the New Haven Black Panther Trials, check out REVOLUTION ON TRIAL, a podcast co-produced by The Narrative Project and Artspace New Haven . Residents Call For Police Reform, Dismantling Systemic Racism in Connecticut “Residents across Connecticut continue to protest and speak out in response to the police killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer. This hour, as residents demand police accountability, how should they also work towards dismantling systemic racism in our state? We talk with State Representative Robyn Porter , who has worked on police accountability legislation. We find out what more needs to be done to reform police departments and how it ties into addressing the underlying structural inequalities in Connecticut.” Code Switch Code Switch is “a race and culture outlet and a weekly podcast from American public radio network NPR.” The Code Switch staff are “a multi-racial, multi-generational team of journalists fascinated by the overlapping themes of race, ethnicity and culture, how they play out in our lives and communities, and how all of this is shifting.” Still Processing “Step inside the confession booth of Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham , two culture writers for The New York Times. They devour TV, movies, art, music and the internet to find the things that move them — to tears, awe and anger. Still Processing is where they try to understand the pleasures and pathologies of America in 2020.” 1619: The Podcast “Four hundred years ago, in August 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. No aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed. ‘1619,’ a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, examines the long shadow of that fateful moment.” Hear to Slay “Hear to Slay is the black feminist podcast of your dreams—compelling conversations curated in only the way black women can. Each week, Roxane Gay and Tressie McMillan Cottom offer uncommonly incisive reads of the politics that shape the world we live in and the popular culture we consume.” TV Shows When They See Us (Netflix) and a Learning Companion (ARRAY 101) “When They See Us a 2019 American drama web television miniseries created, co-written, and directed by Ava DuVernay for Netflix, that premiered in four parts on May 31, 2019. It is based on events of the 1989 Central Park jogger case and explores the lives and families of the five male suspects who were falsely accused then prosecuted on charges related to the rape and assault of a woman in Central Park, New York City.” Ava Duvernay’s production company, ARRAY, created a learning companion to go along with the series. Dear White People (Netflix) “Based on the acclaimed film of the same name, this Netflix-original series follows a group of students of color at Winchester University, a predominantly white Ivy League college. The students are faced with a landscape of cultural bias, social injustice, misguided activism and slippery politics. Through an absurdist lens, the series uses irony, self-deprecation, brutal honesty and humor to highlight issues that still plague today's"post-racial" society.” Videos and Discussions James Baldwin Debates William F. Buckley (1965) - Starting at 14:05 “In 1965, James Baldwin debated William F. Buckley at the Cambridge Union Society, Cambridge University. The topic of the debate was, ‘The American Dream is at the expense of the American negro.’” Here is an article that speaks more on why this debate mattered and continues to matter in the conversation of racial injustice in the United States. Articles & Essays Books & Poetry Movies Podcasts TV shows Videos

Check out photos of LEAP activities for young people. Activities Gallery Gardening Cultivates responsibility, patience, and environmental awareness IMG_0053 IMG_9242 conte garden2BEST Swimming Teaches discipline, safety, and resilience 1/1 Literacy Builds foundational reading and communication skills Sculpting Encourages creativity and fine motor skills To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. LITs Go to Philadelphia Expands horizons and fosters civic engagement LIT Camping Builds teamwork, independence, and problem-solving 1/1 Adam Krieger Adventure Ropes Course Develops trust, communication, and courage Outdoor Corps & Peabody Museum Combines environmental stewardship with scientific curiosity

Achieve the Core Fluency Packet - reading fluency. https://achievethecore.org/page/1021/fluency-packet-for-the-2-3-grade-band https://achievethecore.org/page/886/fluency-packet-for-the-4-5-grade-band Scholastic learn at home W.O.R.D Literacy Pro Scholastic at Home 3-5 Digital Brain POP Home Activities Education World Reading Rockets ( Digital, ELA. Includes Special Education) Khan Academy ELA practice Read Write Think http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/grade/3-4/ http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/grade/5-6/ Newsela Florida Center for Reading Research https://www.fcrr.org/student-center-activities/second-and-third-grade https://www.fcrr.org/student-center-activities/fourth-and-fifth-grade 25 Activities for reading and writing fun Acrostic Poems Word Mover

Thinking about making a donation to LEAP, or maybe you already are a donor? Either way, this page is for you. You can make a donation and learn about a range of ways to give now and in the future. Give to LEAP LEAP is a non-profit organization and all of our programs are free of charge. We rely on donors like you to carry out our mission. Every dollar you give to LEAP creates new and amazing opportunities for a child or teen. Donations are 100% secure and tax-deductible. Donate LEAP's Tax ID Number: 22-2906547 Our Impact To view LEAP's financial documents and learn more about our funding challenges Financial Information To view LEAP's financial documents and learn more about our funding challenges Reasons to Donate To learn more about why donating to LEAP matters now more than ever Planned Giving Options To learn more about ways to make a planned gift to LEAP and how to join the LEAP Legacy Society Donor Privacy Policy: LEAP does not share, sell or trade our donors' names or other personal information with any other entity, nor do we contact our donors on behalf of other organizations. Information for Donors Donate Today You can make a secure online donation by credit card, wallet, or direct debit to support academic and social enrichment for New Haven youth. If you want to dedicate your gift to a friend or relative, p lease click "One-time donation" and check the box "I would like to dedicate this gift." If you want us to notify someone about your donation, please check the box "I would like someone to receive communication about this gift," and we will inform them accordingly. Please be advised that our payment processing partner, Blackbaud, includes a pre-selected, automatically checked option to add a 9% contribution to their services during the transaction process. This contribution supports the maintenance and development of their platform. However, this is entirely voluntary and not required to complete your donation. To opt out of this contribution, uncheck the corresponding box on the payment form. Thank you for your support! Donate Become a Sustaining Donor Monthly recurring gifts provide steady, reliable support. Donate Donate by Mail Send your check to LEAP, 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Donations can be made payable to "LEAP." Give Appreciated Stock Donations go to Firm Name: Name: Janney Montgomery Scott DTC: 0374 Account #: 3234-9911 Account Name: LEAP, Inc. Support LEAP through the gift of an appreciated asset. Please notify Rachel Kline Brown (rklinebrown@leapforkids.org ) what is being transferred including the number of shares and who the donor is. Make a Planned Gift & Join LEAP's Legacy Society Remember LEAP in your estate plan for a specific dollar amount or percentage. By doing so, you will become a member of the LEAP legacy society. More Info Give Through a Donor Advised Fund If you have a donor advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to LEAP, directly from your DAF (sponsoring organizations are Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon ). Simply click here go to our personalized Donor Advised Fund page. Once there, you can select the institution, the designation (how the funds should be used) and the amount of the gift. When you click the “Next” button, you will be taken directly to your donor advised fund provider. If your donor-advised fund provider is not listed, contact your provider directly with a request to make a grant to LEAP. LEAP's Tax ID Number: 22-2906547 More Info Other questions? Contact Rachel at rklinebrown@leapforkids.org

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Julia's Run April 28, 2024 Julia's Run for Children celebrates the legacy of Julia Rusinek and embraces the ideals for which she lived. Julia was a student at Yale College, and she dedicated her summers and her free time to working with or on behalf of underprivileged children. Join us on Sunday, April 28 at 9:30am in New Haven's historic Edgewood Park for the in-person return of this beloved run! The proceeds of this event will support all of LEAP's future programming. With the recent opening of Q House, our LEAP kids are busy learning and building community together. Run with us to support their growth and achievements! The 5k timed run, two mile untimed walk, and free Kids Fun Run courses will stay within the beautiful and historic Edgewood Park. The 5k distance is computer timed, which you can run or walk. Participants are eligible for awards. The new two mile untimed walk is designed for all ages. Don't wait to buy your tickets - prices go up on April 1st! For more information and registration: Thank you to our Julia's Run sponsors: Click Here! Partner Level Sponsors Mentor Level Sponsors Dr. Cynthia Mann Friend Level Sponsor In-Kind Sponsors

LEAP is a great place to work! Here you can find all the resource guides and forms you will need to fill out prior to beginning work. New Hire Information Welcome to LEAP! We are so excited you're joining us! Please see the following resources below for new hire required trainings and forms to complete prior to beginning your work with LEAP. Forms Instructions: Please fill out the Federal W-4 Form, I-9 form, and the CT W-4 form to let us know how to handle your taxes and to show the federal government that you can work in the United States. Please sign and print out these completed three forms and bring them with you to LEAP on your first day. If you do not have access to a printer, you can print these forms at LEAP and fill them out on your first day. You can also email signed and completed pdfs of the forms to payroll@leapforkids.org. Please DO NOT send your tax forms to the counselor development team. 1 Direct Depo sit Form LEAP pays everyone by direct deposit, so you will need a bank account and we need your account information. If you do not have a bank account, please open one. If you do not know how to do so, we are happy to explain. Please email the finance office at payroll@leapforkids.org or the counselor development office at froman@leapforkids.org with any questions. You will need to set up a direct deposit through your bank account or set up a bank account if you do not already have one. Please note, that we do not ac cept Cash App or any online banking apps. ADP only recognizes actual banks. We need an electronic routing number. A routing number is a nine-digit code used by banks to identify other financial institutions. You can find your electronic routing number and your account number by logging into your online banking or by calling your bank. You r account number is not the same as your card number. You have the option to split your direct deposit between yo ur checking and savings account. It can be split 50/50, 70/30, or 20/80; however, you want but it must add up to 100%. 2 Federal W -4 Form The federal W-4 form is used to compute federal income tax. Please find the federal W-4 form here . 3 I-9 The federal government requires that you provide certain documents to prove you can work. On page 3 of the I-9 form is a list of required documents. Due to the rules of the I-9 Form, the Finance Department is required to physically inspect ID's. Please come with your ID's to the office. Please review this list and bring the required documents with you on the first day. Please find the I-9 form here . 4 CT W-4 Form The CT W-4 form is used to compute state income tax. Please find the CT W-4 form here. Questions? Please contact the finance department at payroll@leapforkids.org or the counselor development team at mulloa@leapforkids.org with any questions or concerns. Trainings Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporter Training We are required to provide staff and interns with Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporting Trainings in accordance with Connecticut. The state has imposed inclusive mandatory training. Since COVID, these resources are now available online from the state of Connecticut in the form of videos and questions and answers developed by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. In total, both courses are about 3 hours to complete. At the end, you will be emailed a certificate of completing the Sexual Harassment. Please have this email to the Finance Department at payroll@leapforkids.org . If you are experiencing any trouble or have any questions, feel free to email payroll@leapforkids.org . If you are unable to access your certificates, please take a clear screenshot of the final page including your name & date, and email it to payroll@leapforkids.org . Please click here to find the link to the sexual harassment training. Please click here to find the link to the mandated reporter training. Click here for instructions on creating your profile. Guides Click on the image on the left to download the full onboarding guide. This document is meant to help you fill out the necessary new hire forms. Onboarding Guide ADP Registration Guide What is ADP? ADP is a payroll software that LEAP uses. Click on the image on the left to download the full registration guide. ADP Walk Through Here is an instructional video on how to use ADP. Filling Out ADP Timesheets Here is a brief instructional video on how to fill out your ADP timesheet. 2025 Payroll Pay Schedule Click on the image to the left to view the fiscal year pay schedules.

Independent Reading-Resources 7 Independent reading activities to increase literacy Scholastic-teaching content Reading Rockets- 103 things to do during or after reading Epic- Log in DEAR Time/Literacy Ideas Ways to access books Google LEAP Website (virtual books) NHFPL www.freechildrenstories.com Audiobooks Youtube National Geographic Website Counselor record themselves reading books for kids EPIC New Haven Reads you can tape yourself on screencastify so students can have bedtime stories or whenever they choose to hear stories Fun ways to ensure they are reading Read the same book (Reciprocal teaching strategies) Questioning (favorite part, characters) Draw out their favorite part of the story and share Popcorn Reading Vocab Word Games Vocab Activities based on text Book Talk- Share their book (Persuade other kids to read the book) Make a flipgrid about your book Write about book - Make real world connections Literature Circles Bookclubs Write an alternative ending to the book Comparing and contrasting books and movies Counselors read too!!! Breakout rooms