Maximize independent reading time with student-powered accountable reading protocols.
Student-Powered Reading Kits for Grades 3-5
Make Every Reading Minute Count
Student-Powered Reading Kits for Grades 3-5
Make Every Reading Minute Count
Maximize independent reading time with student-powered accountable reading protocols.
Reading That Excites. Habits That Last.
Scholastic SPARK is an instructional book collection for Grades 3–5 that combines choice and accountability to build stamina and lasting reading habits.
Fuel Reading Habits
A proprietary Accountable Student Reading Framework establishes clear routines for student-powered reading.
Spark Student Choice
Students choose from authentic trade books, including beloved top-selling series and a mix of genres.
Ignite Purposeful Reading
Book-specific guides walk students through each text, making reading accountable and intentional.
“Reading for pleasure and knowledge building is essential for building curiosity and lifelong learning. Simply put, reading well is critically important for changing students’ life trajectories."
–Dr. Angela S. Rutherford, SPARK Advisor
Why Sustained Reading Matters
Our latest white paper explores the connection between sustained reading, stamina, and long-term success.
Sustained Reading White Paper
Students need consistent access to engaging, relevant, grade-level texts along with the time and support required to read them.
Meet the Advisor
Dr. Angela Rutherford, Ph.D., is a professor at the University of Mississippi with 30+ years of experience in education. She has worked with numerous committees to ensure student access to effective teachers.
Explore the Collection
Each Student-Powered Accountable Reading Kit includes the following:
Teacher Handbook
48 pages with clear practices, procedures, and tools to maximize reading time.
16 Books
4 copies each. Highly engaging topics, characters, and storylines that appeal to every student.
16 Student Guides
Title-specific booklets (25 copies each) make reading meaningful and manageable while keeping students on task.
Red Book Bins
Simple, organized book and resource storage.
Support for Your Striving Readers
Advanced Decodables can be used in tandem with SPARK to provide independent reading opportunities for striving students.
Short Reads Decodables Advance
Decodable text cards focus on advanced phonics skills, building a bridge to grade-level reading.
Read to Know Advance
Motivate readers with decodable books that build knowledge on topics like careers and life skills.
Ready to Spark a Lifetime of Literacy?
