Reading Buddies

Make some new friends while using your imagination in a reading-buddies program with other Scouts.

Plan

Reach out to the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and decide on a group that you would like to pair up with
Decide on a time that will work for both groups
How long will you read for? How long will you run the reading-buddies program for?
Decide on what kinds of books you will read (is everyone reading the same book, books from home, books from the library, etc.)
Create a way to track your reading buddy progress with their books (a sticker chart to promote reading, a check sheet, etc.)

Instead of reading to people, practice your reading skills by going to your local humane society as a Section, and read to the cats and dogs!

Create a free miniature library in your community where you can share books. Check out Little Free Library.

Beavers (5–7), Cubs (8–10), Scouts (11–14)

Citizenship, Leadership

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Meeting

Indoor, Outdoor

Activity

Keep in mind the reading levels of all participants, and barriers such as English as a second language!