Dog Man Book Club Fosters Third Grade Love for Reading
Posted Date: 03/20/26 (05:51 PM)
Third grade students at Bell Creek Intermediate are learning a love for reading with a very special graphic novel, thanks to several teachers.
Lori Camp and Anna Meredith took time to talk about the Dog Man Book Club at the Feb. 26 Board of Education Meeting, and how they, along with Jill Culler and Megan Tobin have been promoting reading by meeting with more than 60 students to read a beloved childhood character.
“We chose Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series because of its unique ability to capture the hearts of students who haven't yet found their book,” Camp said. She told the board that the recent release of “Big Jim Believes,” brought a new level to this year’s group, upping the total from the 2022 reading club by 20 members.
Once a week throughout December, the students arrived at school early, eager to dive into high-interest discussions and creative activities.
“In book club, we shared our favorite parts of the story, created art, and built a community through games,” Meredith said. “Seeing these third-graders choose to come to school early to celebrate a book is a testament to the reading culture we are building here. It was a rewarding experience for all of us involved.”
Camp and Meredith showed the board photos of the students collaborating through interactive games.
“They weren't just reading a story; they were building a positive association with literacy that will stay with them long after the third grade,” Meredith said.
Lori Camp and Anna Meredith took time to talk about the Dog Man Book Club at the Feb. 26 Board of Education Meeting, and how they, along with Jill Culler and Megan Tobin have been promoting reading by meeting with more than 60 students to read a beloved childhood character.
“We chose Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series because of its unique ability to capture the hearts of students who haven't yet found their book,” Camp said. She told the board that the recent release of “Big Jim Believes,” brought a new level to this year’s group, upping the total from the 2022 reading club by 20 members.
Once a week throughout December, the students arrived at school early, eager to dive into high-interest discussions and creative activities. “In book club, we shared our favorite parts of the story, created art, and built a community through games,” Meredith said. “Seeing these third-graders choose to come to school early to celebrate a book is a testament to the reading culture we are building here. It was a rewarding experience for all of us involved.”
Camp and Meredith showed the board photos of the students collaborating through interactive games.
“They weren't just reading a story; they were building a positive association with literacy that will stay with them long after the third grade,” Meredith said.
