As we all know, there are standards our students are expected to meet each day, month, and year in school. The Common Core State Standards have been adopted in 45 states to ensure our students have the skills and knowledge to continue their education and be contributing members to our society.

Ms. Soltys pictured with one of her kindergarten students at
Crawford Elementary, CO  

In reading, students are expected to work on comprehension skills, read a variety of genres, understand the process of reading, and increase their knowledge on a variety of topics. Students are expected to research, write about their experiences, and form opinions, starting in the youngest of ages. Students are expected to prove their mathematical thinking, and have a strong understanding of algebra, statistics, and probability. In today's technology/media society, students are expected to be literate and knowledgeable in many areas.

 One of Miss Soltys's students with his new books he chose himself and purchased through Book Trust funds.

Teachers may be thinking--how can I do all of this and still implement new programs and ideas? The Book Trust program is aligned with the Common Core State Standards to help us reach our goals and standards.

On book delivery days, kids immediately immerse  

themselves in their book selections.

Book Trust provides the resources for students to achieve these standards. Not only are there lessons that align with specific standards, but also there are opportunities available for teachers and students to integrate this program into their school day to achieve these standards.  

Teachers are able to gain resources (including books and technology) that help students succeed while students receive an abundance of texts and genres to help them in each subject area. Book Trust encourages students to become lifelong learners.  

Take it from a kindergartner,  

"Kindygarten is the best place ever.  

I get new books, read them, and  

imagine that I am in the book.  

I know I can go everywhere!"