New Year, New Chapters: Growing Readers One Page at a Time

A new year always feels like opening a fresh book. The pages are blank, the possibilities wide open, and the story hasn’t been written yet.

At Page Pioneers Book Club, we don’t believe in pressure-filled resolutions or rigid reading goals. Instead, we believe in progress, consistency, and joy—because that’s how strong readers (and confident learners) are truly built.

Reading Is Not a Race — It’s a Relationship

One of the biggest myths about reading is that children need to hit certain milestones by a certain time. In reality, reading grows best when it’s rooted in connection:

• Cozy moments on the couch

• Laughter over silly characters

• Curiosity sparked by new words and ideas

• Gentle repetition that builds confidence

  
  

Research shows that small, consistent reading routines are far more powerful than big, short-lived efforts. A few minutes a day, done with intention, creates lasting growth.

This year, we invite families to shift the focus from “How much did we read?” to “How did reading feel?”

Our Focus for the New Year

As we step into this new chapter together, Page Pioneers is focusing on:

• 📚 Building strong foundations through meaningful stories

• 🧠 Supporting attention, language, and comprehension using evidence-informed strategies

• ❤️ Creating positive reading experiences that children want to return to

• 🌱 Meeting each child where they are and celebrating growth in all its forms

Whether your child is just beginning to explore books, developing fluency, or strengthening comprehension, there is room here for them to grow without comparison or pressure.

A Simple Reading Intention for the New Year

Instead of a resolution, try this intention:

“We will make space for stories.”

That might look like:

• One book before bed

• Letting your child choose the book

• Re-reading favorites (again and again!)

• Talking about pictures instead of pushing words

• Pausing when attention fades, and coming back later

Every page counts. Every shared moment matters.

Looking Ahead

This year, Page Pioneers Book Club will continue to offer:

• Curated book selections

• Reading activities that support focus and language

• Parent-friendly strategies grounded in behavioral science

• A community that values growth, not perfection

We are so grateful to walk alongside your family on this journey.

Here’s to new stories, growing readers, and a year filled with meaningful moments... one page at a time.

Warmly,

Page Pioneers Book Club

Where Stories Meet Science — Building Better Readers with Behavior Support