Read With Kids

In partnership with Washtenaw Promise, this program serves PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students with the goal of preparing every child to read at grade-level by 2nd grade. We deliver an evidence-based curriculum with a comprehensive approach for reading success paired with volunteer reading mentors who not only provide consistent literacy practice but also serve as positive role models centered around reading and provide students with much-needed social emotional supports. Students build their understanding and command of early literacy processes with Michigan ELA Standard-aligned activities and partake in engaging read-alouds, setting them up for success on their formal learning journeys.

Volunteer experience: 

Volunteers work with PreK-1st grade children in small groups or 1-on-1 and serve as reading mentors to introduce children to books, read aloud together, engage in fun activities with them, and share the love of reading! These sessions aim to create positive foundational associations with books, reading, learning, and school. We serve children in Ypsilanti elementary schools, and this is a school-year volunteer experience. 

Donations:

$30 provides take-home books for two groups of Kindergartners.
$100 supports our healthy breakfast at each school’s end-of-year celebration.
$350 purchases books for an entire grade-level of young readers.