1. MONARCH ELEMENTARY September 15, 2016
SEEDS TRAINING
MONARCH ELEMENTARY
September 15, 2016
Hope Weaver, SEEDS Chair

2. SEEDS (Supporting Early Elementary Developmental Skills)
Interactive reading program which promotes:
- Critical thinking skills
- Productive thinking skills
- Research skills
Facilitated by volunteers who:
- Spend 30 minutes in the classroom
- Read a story aloud to students
- Lead an instructional activity or discussion
Designed to instill the love of reading!

3. How to do SEEDS… 1. Plan ahead: - Coordinate with teacher
- Select a book
- Practice reading the book
- Plan a book-related activity (craft/game) or discussion
Read the story aloud to students
3. Lead the class in the activity or discussion
4. Entire visit should take about 30 minutes (confirm allotted time with teacher)

4. SEEDS is NOT: Only craft/game time Refreshment time
Just for creative volunteers
It IS a fun, easy way to get involved in your child’s class and education….and the students love it!

5. Where do I get my ideas? How do I choose a book? Start with teacher:
What is the class currently studying?
Does the date coincide with a holiday?
How do I choose a book?
Media center
Teacher’s library
Book store
Library
Home

6. How do I figure out an activity?
Some schools have SEEDS libraries with books and activities.
Although Monarch does not have a SEEDS library, we have a lot of flexibility and choices.
Internet
Craft websites
Educational blogs
Pinterest
Your imagination

7. Example Third Grade: - Class was studying colonial times
Teacher provided the book If You Lived in Colonial Times
After reading the book, volunteer and students discussed similarities and differences of children’s days/activities then and now
Students then created a Marbles game with string and clay

8. SEEDS Summary
Instills the love of reading; improves critical thinking, productive thinking, and research skills.
Discuss curriculum with teacher
Select a book related to curriculum
Practice reading the book
Plan a reinforcing activity or discussion
Go to class and HAVE FUN!
Complete the process in 30 minutes

9. Please contact me anytime with questions or for ideas and suggestions.
Thank you for volunteering!
Hope Weaver,