Book Set Up Support for Accelerated Reader

Top tips from our experts:

Start testing students with Star Reading whilst you set up Accelerated Reader.
Start with your youngest years, who need more guidance in choosing books.
Pull a team together, don’t try to do it on your own!
Could you pull in support from your parents and your PTA?
Why not give some older students responsibility for helping?
Do one shelf at a time.
Sponsor a family Accelerated Reader night! Teach parents about AR, display examples of books at each level, let students take quizzes, and ask families to help label books.

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FAQs

"How can we make the books more accessible for young learners and those with SEND?"

Sort the books into narrower bands, such as 0-0.9, 1-1.4, etc.
Ensure selections of books with high interest but low ability.
Display wish lists for students to request books of interest to them.
Section and clearly label the shelves to aid self-selection.
For your young readers, think about colour coding books for easy identification.
You could also consider recommending books for them.
You can search in AR Bookfinder for particular books.

"How can we get more books for our Accelerated Reader book selection?"

If you have myON, you can utilise the book selection within this to add to your book stock.
We've also partnered with various booksellers who could help, often at discounted rates.

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