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Literacy and Numeracy Initiatives by STLHSO
Buddy Workshops
The goal of Buddy Workshops is to create an engaging and safe after-school program for low-income students and to foster a love for literacy and numeracy.
Curriculum: Reading
Students explore a wide range of novels curated by the Saint Louis County Library while working on increasing reading proficiency, discussion, and leadership skills.
During meetings, students work with buddies (high-school volunteer mentors) on icebreakers, popcorn reading, and discussion. Students receive tokens, or points, during the meetings for participation in activities. At the end of the meeting, students redeem their tokens for prizes!
Program Overview:
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High School "buddies" across the STL area.
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1:6 buddies per student
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No-cost book and snacks during each meeting
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Engaging curriculum designed with administration and the Saint Louis County Libraries
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Curriculum: Math
Students are divided into groups and are given challenging math problems curated by STLHSO and classroom teachers. Students utilize team work and critical thinking as they solve problems.
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Program Overview:
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High School "buddies" across the STL area.
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1:6 buddies per student
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No-cost snacks and prizes during each meeting
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Engaging curriculum designed with teachers
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Teambuilding and Critical Thinking Development
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See Past Events for more