Buddies

Sometimes during Elementary Summer Academy, our older students buddy up with younger students for reading and other learning activities.  It is great to see our fourth and fifth graders take on leadership and setting positive examples for our first, second, and third graders.  Our hope is that these relationships and sense of mentorship can continue beyond our summer at Glenridge and carry over into the individual elementary buildings during the school year.  Certainly, one of my favorite things about working in this program is getting to know students of all ages from all over the district. 

Check out this beautiful moment from yesterday when one of our fifth graders led a read aloud with some second grade friends, including asking them comprehension questions.  What a special time!