1.Buddy Reading with Kindergarteners
2. Dates: 10th ~ 12th of JUNE
3. Participants: Volunteering middle and high school students & Kindergarteners
4. Buddy reading bridges the gap between different age groups perfectly—giving older kids a real sense of leadership while offering kindergartners a cool role model to help them love reading.
5. Purpose: The purpose of the Buddy Reading Project is twofold, creating a mutually beneficial relationship where both age groups learn and grow together.

For Kindergartners (The "Little Buddies")

• Foster Literacy & Language Skills: Listening to fluent readers helps them understand story structures, learn new vocabulary, and recognize sight words.
  

• Build Confidence & Positive Associations: Having a "cool" older kid focus entirely on them makes reading feel special, exciting, and fun rather than like a chore.
  

• Social-Emotional Growth: It provides extra emotional support, boosts conversational confidence, and helps them practice active listening.
  

For Middle/High Schoolers (The "Big Buddies")

• Develop Leadership & Responsibility: Volunteers learn patience, adaptability, and how to mentor a younger person.
  

• Strengthen Communication Skills: They practice public speaking, active questioning, and how to simplify complex concepts for a younger audience.
  

• Earn Service Learning Hours: It provides a tangible, impactful way to fulfill community service requirements with measurable results.