On February 9, Grace Lower School will embark on an exciting project; a school-wide, state-wide reading club called “One School, One Book”. Every Lower School family will receive a copy of the book — Fenway and Hattie.
This lovable book introduces a little dog with a GIANT personality! Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and—of course—his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie.
In a nutshell, this is how the book club works.
Every night, parents will be asked to read the designated chapter aloud to their child/ren. To make this experience a little more magical, several of the Lower School faculty and staff members have recorded themselves reading a different chapter each night. The following day, students will be asked trivia questions about the previous night’s reading. In addition, several classroom and school-wide activities are planned to unite the student body around the book. With the entire school reading the same book, there’s sure to be a buzz of excitement in the building!
Through the One School, One Book program, our goal is to build a community of readers which includes students, parents, teachers and other school staff. The benefits of reading aloud to children are remarkable, even to those who are old enough to read by themselves. Not only will these nightly reading sessions enrich the literacy skills of children, they will promote family closeness.
Be sure to check out the Grace School Fenway and Hattie page to check out the latest video recordings.
About Grace School
Grace School is a private school in Houston, Texas serving students from ages 20 months through Grade 8. Uniquely combining a faith-based, STEM curriculum, Grace School fosters an environment where children develop the skills and mindsets to become compassionate innovators, problem solvers, creators, and changemakers.