So, a few nights back I was reading my book before going to bed (a Dan Brown selection). Chap really gets a kick out of my reading choices…you may recall that during my Twilight Saga journey the Dracula voice I often heard. Well, this time he found humor in the size of the print (I personally think it’s just his way of getting some extra attention=). I guess it was a little larger than my usual books, as he referred to it: “What are you reading, the Bernstein Bears??” While giggling about my extra large print, it for some reason reminded me of ‘Book-It’! Does anyone remember that?? The reading incentive program that Pizza Hut sponsored, offering kids a personalized pan pizza for reaching their goal. So, I asked Chap about it.
Me: “Hey…did you ever do that ‘Book-It’ thing?”
Chap: “Of course I did, that thing was awesome!”
Me: “Yea, that was pretty fantastic, I wonder if they still do that??”
Chap: “That’s actually when I read all the Bernstein Bears books! Do your kids still read those?”
Me: “No, not so much hun…Bernstein Bears is more for first and second graders. Most of my kids read chapter books, there are two even reading ‘Twilight” (not sure how I feel about this…but that’s another entry)
Chap: “REALLY?? Bernstein Bears books are how I earned all of my personalized pan pizzas…in fourth grade. Those kids are NEVER gonna get pizza by reading Twilight!”
At which I began laughing hysterically at. He had a very valid point =)
So, the next day I did some research to find out that the Book-It program still exists! Being a reading and literacy fanatic, this excites me greatly! Most of my fourth graders had not heard of Book-It…but don’t worry, they know all about it now!
Me: “Hey…did you ever do that ‘Book-It’ thing?”
Chap: “Of course I did, that thing was awesome!”
Me: “Yea, that was pretty fantastic, I wonder if they still do that??”
Chap: “That’s actually when I read all the Bernstein Bears books! Do your kids still read those?”
Me: “No, not so much hun…Bernstein Bears is more for first and second graders. Most of my kids read chapter books, there are two even reading ‘Twilight” (not sure how I feel about this…but that’s another entry)
Chap: “REALLY?? Bernstein Bears books are how I earned all of my personalized pan pizzas…in fourth grade. Those kids are NEVER gonna get pizza by reading Twilight!”
At which I began laughing hysterically at. He had a very valid point =)
So, the next day I did some research to find out that the Book-It program still exists! Being a reading and literacy fanatic, this excites me greatly! Most of my fourth graders had not heard of Book-It…but don’t worry, they know all about it now!
Also, while we’re talking literacy... for those that might not be aware, Dolly Parton started a foundation called ‘Imagination’ to promote early childhood literacy. By enrolling, your child will receive a free book (age appropriate), every month until the age of 5! How awesome is that?! Now, if we can just get more parents to actually READ these free books with their children…
http://www.dollysimaginationlibrary.com/howworks.php
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I had to post this picture from last week when Chap came to visit my class. You would have thought a star walked through the doors…they were in awww of him. They thought it was an even BIGGER deal when he challenged them in a Geometry game to help them prepare for their assessment, of which they did REALLY good on…Mr. Chap might have to come back on review day more often =)
And this one is another very special visitor we had last Friday. My mom came to watch the kids read their poems at our “Revolutionary Tea Party”. Some parents weren’t able to make it, so Foxy Roxy got royal treatment from those children. Thanks for coming mom, we loved having you!
58 comments:
We LOVE Imagination Library...what a fabulous idea and SO worth doing!
Oh, we had Book It.. you should try to get it instituted at your school.
What's funny, is that being the small town that we were, we didn't HAVE a pizza hut during my book it days, so we'd have to make the big trek to North Augusta for me to cash in my prize. Well worth the trip!
I also remember that as part of Book It - you got a button, and for each book you read, you got this little yellow felt star sticker that you'd put in the appropriate spot on the button. The goal was the have all the stars filled with Yellow felt stars. I of course, had mine full up. Now I'm going to have to go googling.....
I declare shenanigans on Bearstein Bears and Chap. Don't get me wrong, I love some Bearstein, but c'mon....
I loved book it!! I had this cool holographic looking button. I also loved the bookmobile. I didn't really go in for those bears. I thought they were stupid looking. I really liked Babar the Elephant.
Lindsay~
That's great Jackson is already getting his books in the mail! I learned about that program through the League...speaking of which...are you joining anytime soon?? =)
Daniel~
Wow, I can't believe your town didn't have a Pizza Hut. That makes my heart sad for you.
I am seriously working on getting my kids back into Book It! I'll use them as my guinea pigs before I take it to the school level =) I hope they still have the hologram pins for the kids, how cool were those??
And yes, I'm almost positive Chap was not totally serious about getting his personalized pan pizzas through Bernstein Bears...but I do think there is a little validity in that story. To this day does NOT enjoy reading too much. However, you channel that info. through the History Channel or cooking shows and he is hooked!
Colly~
I was also a fan of Babar...didn't he have a show on HBO too??
Oh my gosh! I LOVED Book It!!! We were always getting our own little pizzas from pizza hut! It was such a big deal b/c it was our own pizza:) That is so cool that they are still doing that!
Book it was the best! you got that big button with the gold stars! I am with Chap big Bernstein Bears fan.
OMG!! I LOVED Book It! FYI: This is fab-o for kids whose parents don't pay attention to them...'cause you get rewarded by pizza--which may be just as good as a hug from mom.
Pizza was a big motivator right on through middle school. Then, they would walk us to Pizza Hut for lunch if we made the honor roll. And that? Was awesome. You got out of school and could walk with your friends in a giant line to Pizza Hut.
I wish I was in elementary school again...everything was so much cooler.
I loved Book It as well!! that's amazing that everyone who remembers it loved the program. I wonder why it's not as popular today?
Carter is signed up for the Imagination Station thing from Dolly Parton. The only thing was that they don't have one near us, so we had to use mom's address and the books get delivered there. Great books though!
Wow! Book-It still exists?! Your entry just brought back lots of childhood memories. :)
I never knew about Dolly Parton's book club thing, so thanks for the info! I am super excited and going to check out that website right now. :)
Teagan gets books from Imagination Library. They are great books. I suggest anyone signing up for it, if they can.
I really missed out b/c I didn't have Book it! You must remember where I came from. :) I feel like I have been robbed!
Okay, I am so bummed! Apparantly the Imagination Library is not available in my area. :( Silly Houston! :) I was able to sign both my sisters up and they are way excited!! Thanks again for the info!
Remember the twist and cut hair-do we both got back in the day?
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Wow, I love how many people are already onto the Imagination Station! That's terrific!
Jamie~ that really stinks! Maybe we can write a letter to get that changed. I figured Dolly would surely support all of Texas...being a southern girl and all?? That's sweet that you signed your sisters up though!
Amber~ It surprises me to learn all the people that were fans of Book It back in our day and how not many kids are unaware of it now?? I think it has to do with the new incentives schools have to offer?? However, nothing motivates me more than a sweet pizza all to myself! I'm working on bringing it back!
Amber~
@ Heather: Yes, it is all OTC, and the most expensive was only $12. You have to ask for the magnesium oxide at the counter, but you don't need a scrip. They didn't have 5-HTP at Publix, so I had to go to Walgreens for that one. I could explain to you what the purpose is (or what my doc's explanation is) for each one if you want.
Hey Punkin, I remember Book it! And I think Chap cheated on reading the Bernstein Bears books!! We read those before you ever started school! I remember reading them to you and Normie both! Thank you so much for the picture of Chap and me at your school. The kids did a great job and it was absolutely fantastic being there with your class. Would love to do it more often. Chap was a hoot at the geometry quiz. I can understand why all the kids love him so much. And I got a real kick that they all called him "Chap" instead of Mr. Rollings!
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