Literacy Level-Up: Bridging Reading and Gaming for Student Engagement
Help me give my students a Nintendo Switch plus games! I am the librarian at my school and we serve 800+ middle schoolers that need a reading incentive!!! If I can link reading and technology we all win!
$661 goal
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
My Project
I have the privilege of working with an incredible group of middle school students who are full of energy, creativity, and potential. They are curious learners who thrive when engaged in interactive and meaningful activities.
As we know, fostering a love for reading is crucial at this stage in their development.
Many of my students face challenges that can hinder their reading motivation, such as:
Diverse Interests: With varied interests in gaming, sports, and technology, traditional reading materials may not always capture their attention.
Competing Distractions: The allure of video games, social media, and other distractions can make it difficult for them to prioritize reading.
Self-Confidence: Some students may struggle with reading fluency and comprehension, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in their abilities.eading Incentives: The Nintendo Switch
To motivate my students, I believe that incorporating incentives like a Nintendo Switch could be a game-changer. Here’s how it can help:
Engagement: A Nintendo Switch can serve as a powerful incentive, appealing to their interests and encouraging them to engage in reading-related activities.
Goal Achievement: Setting reading goals and linking them to the opportunity to earn playtime can foster a sense of achievement and motivation.
Community Building: By creating a reading challenge centered around this incentive, students can work together, support each other, and celebrate their reading accomplishments.
Incorporating a Nintendo Switch as a reading incentive not only makes reading more appealing but also promotes a culture of learning and community among my awesome middle school students. Together, we can cultivate a love for reading that lasts a lifetime!
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Never Before Funded800 students impacted
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