NBPS Summer Reading
June-August 2020
Why is Summer Reading So Important for Kids' Success by Amanda Johnson (June 2019)
If you want to learn how to use a new district subscription called Scholastic Literacy Pro to enhance Summer Reading Click Below
Summer Reading Promotional Videos and Links
Click on the link for your school below as well as any others
What is the Scholastic Home Base?
HOME BASE is a fun, safe, and completely free online destination where kids can create their own avatar, interact with their favorite Scholastic characters, play games, and read books.
Until September 4th kids will be able to visit a special Read-a-Palooza zone where they can start or keep their reading streaks, earn special rewards, and more. Home Base is moderated 24/7.
Home Base is available via the web online, and as an app for both Apple and Android devices.
HOW DO KIDS CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND LOG IN TO HOME BASE?
1. Go to scholastic.com/homebase or download "Home Base by Scholastic" from the App Store or Google Play
2. Click the PLAY NOW button
3. Click PLAY
4. On this page, kids can sign in with an existing Scholastic Kids site account, or create a new one.
A. If they sign in, they'll be taken directly to Home Base
B. To create a new account: Click the REGISTER NOW button
5. Fill out Step 1 to create a username, then click NEXT
6. Enter an email address, create a password, then click REGISTER
7. They'll get a confirmation email at the email address they provided, and they will be taken to Home Base!
SCAN THE IMAGE BELOW TO GET AN EXCLUSIVE REWARD! (MOBILE APP ONLY)
How Kids Can Participate
Join Home Base
Scholastic Home Base: By creating an account on Home Base, kids can join a community of readers and will be able to read entire books; interact with their favorite characters, and play book-based games and activities; join dance parties, and more!
Keep a Reading Streak
Kids will be able to track their summer reading by maintaining a reading streak in Home Base. The longer a child extends their reading streak, the more digital experiences they earn! Kids can download and print a report of their reading progress at any time.
Scholastic Resources For Student, Parents, and Educators
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NBPS Library Media Specialists & Curriculum and Instruction
Email: carla_segarra@nbpsnj.net
Website: https://www.nbpschools.net/curriculum
Location: 268 Baldwin Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone: 5589
Twitter: @NBPSTechSuper