In 2022, only 33% of fourth-grade public school students in Wisconsin performed at or above the National Assessment of Education (NAEP) Proficient level in reading.
There was a first-grade student at our Schierl Center who struggled greatly with her basic reading skills. She was barely able to read ten words in a minute and struggled with her basic sight words. During our comprehensive reading program, by giving guided instructions in decoding strategies and just a chance to read, she was able to improve her overall reading. Her words per minute jumped up to twenty words, but most importantly, her confidence grew.
50+
Club Members Participated in Reading Enrichment this Summer
751
Club Members Participated in STEAM
983
Club Members Participated in
Power Hour
Summer learning loss occurs when youth fail to retain what they learned during the previous academic year, returning to school at a lower level than when they left.
Boys & Girls Clubs’ academic enrichment experiences, such as high-yield learning activities and games, and support in the form of targeted tutoring and homework assistance help youth perform well academically.
Over the course of the summer, we implemented a comprehensive reading program at our Schierl and Berard Centers, aimed at enhancing the literacy skills of our students ranging from first to sixth grades. The primary objective was not only to support those who faced challenges in reading but also to further enrich the skills of those who excelled in this area.
Our dedicated time centered on instilling the recognition of rhymes in the students. They were systematically taught how to identify the rhyme in a word, decode it, and ultimately read it. By mastering these foundational skills, our students not only experienced an improvement in reading speed but also gained the ability to read more fluently. This increased fluency, in turn, enabled them to enhance their reading stamina and discover a newfound joy in the act of reading.
Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
P.O Box 171
Stevens Point, WI 54481
941 Michigan Ave.
Stevens Point, 54481
info@bgclubpc.org
715.341.4386
Tax ID #: 73-1630506
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is a United Way sponsored agency.