Literacy Initiative
This is a wonderful opportunity for the community, parents, and businesses to collaborate with teachers and work together to motivate and inspire our children to read!
Reading Across Cochise County is a fantastic initiative aimed at promoting literacy among Pre K-3rd graders in Cochise County, Arizona.
- Purpose: The program encourages a love for reading and aims to improve literacy levels.
- Community Involvement: Local businesses and community organizations play a crucial role by serving as points of contact for students to access FREE books.
Reading Across Cochise County Program Overview
Registration & Program Details: https://www.cochise.az.gov/945/Reading-Across-Cochise-County
How Reading Across Cochise County Program Works:
- Registration: Parents or guardians register their child online using a provided QR code, or visit https://www.cochise.az.gov/945/Reading-Across-Cochise-County
- Membership Card: Parents or guardians complete their child’s membership card.
- Book Selection: Children choose one free book per visit from the selection.
- Reading and Reflection: After reading, children return the book and an information index card to the participating business. The index card includes:
- Student’s Name
- Date
- Book Title
- Summary (a brief description of the story or main points)
- Rewards: For every 3 books read, the child earns a reward provided by the business.
By supporting RACC, we’re helping Cochise County children develop a love of reading, improve their literacy skills, and build a foundation for lifelong learning.