VPK Reading Relay

What is the VPK Reading Relay Challenge?

The VPK Reading Relay Challenge is a fun way to encourage reading in preschool classrooms across Osceola County. It's a great resource for reading help for kids who are just starting their literacy journey. Teachers can sign up their classes and track their progress using Beanstack, an easy online tool. The more your class reads, the closer you’ll get to unlocking exciting rewards too!

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Why Participate in the VPK Reading Relay Challenge?

Get ready to embark on a reading adventure! Here’s why the VPK Reading Relay is the perfect way to make reading fun for your classroom:

  • Spark a love for reading: Watch your students dive into stories and get hooked on books!
  • Team up for success: Unite the class with everyone working together toward a common reading goal.
  • Celebrate achievements: Earn epic prizes for reading milestones, like pizza parties for the whole class!

Who is the Challenge For?

This challenge is for all Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classrooms in Osceola County. If you have young students who love stories, this is the perfect opportunity to get them involved. This challenge is also the perfect motivation to get your class engaged with reading.

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When Will The Challenge Take Place?

The challenge starts on October 6 and ends on the 20th

During this time, classrooms will read as much as they can. Every book counts, so make the most of these two weeks for a chance to win a prize for the entire class!

Where will it take place?

The best thing about our reading challenges is they can happen anywhere! Teachers and students can enjoy guided reading sessions in the classroom. Outside of class, kids can keep the challenge going outside of class by reading at home or even on the go! Just remember to track all your reading minutes in Beanstack to stay on top of the challenge.

Not sure what Beanstack is? We’re here to help!

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How to Get Started

The class with the highest overall usage on Beanstack will win the VPK Reading Relay! Getting started is easy. All you need to do is sign up through Beanstack with these simple steps:

How to Sign Up Your Class on Beanstack 

  1. Create an account using the Osceola County Library Login Page
  2. Make sure you’re not already logged in and click Register a Class or Group 
  3. Either create your Class or Group individually or all at one time
  4. Fill out the information needed for Group Information and Your Information- Please name your group starting with either "ELC" or "SDOC" based on your school, followed by your classroom name. For example, "ELC - Crystal Ruiz's Classroom" or "SDOC - Crystal Ruiz's Classroom"
  5. If your school needs to be listed, just let us know at info@osceolareads.com so we can add it. But don’t worry; you can still register your class under your name and it will not affect your data

How to Sign Up for The VPK Reading Relay 

Once you are all signed up for Beanstack, here is how you can register for challenges: 

  1. Log into your Beanstack account using the login page or the mobile app 
  2. Click “Challenges” on the navigation bar
  3. Scroll down to the list of challenges available to you
  4. Click Osceola Reads’ VPK Reading Relay
  5. Click “Join Challenge”

And with that, your class is all set! So, grab those books, track your progress, and watch your students' love for reading grow. Join the VPK Reading Relay and see how far your class can go!

Join the VPK reading relay!

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