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The awesome materials for this new reading center will help them become more comfortable when reading texts! It is also a great positive incentive for behavior. Most of my students are reading more than two grades below grade level, so it has been very difficult for me to increase their buy-in for reading! I'm hoping that these materials will be a great incentive and make them want to read more! Reading is an essential part of any subject, so it is crucial to get them bought in now, before they enter high school. The bean bag chairs, rug, and lamp will create the perfect comfortable place for them to relax and read. The journals will also be perfect for them to reflect about their writing. Thank you so much for your support!

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The awesome materials for this new reading center will help them become more comfortable when reading texts! It is also a great positive incentive for behavior. Most of my students are reading more than two grades below grade level, so it has been very difficult for me to increase their buy-in for reading! I'm hoping that these materials will be a great incentive and make them want to read more! Reading is an essential part of any subject, so it is crucial to get them bought in now, before they enter high school. The bean bag chairs, rug, and lamp will create the perfect comfortable place for them to relax and read. The journals will also be perfect for them to reflect about their writing. Thank you so much for your support!

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