Help your child progress towards true reading mastery. Our program allows your child to learn critical reading concepts through one-on-one interaction and group activities. This program includes various activities that take place on the ground with a reading (horse) buddy. This unique program integrates kinetic learning strategies with cognitive development. In other words, every child
Did you know? One study found that 82% of students in sixth grade who had failed an English class could not graduate from high school. (Source: Renaissance) Our program strives to increase your child’s reading comprehension and develop creative writing skills. We accomplish this by introducing your child to the unique vocabulary associated with horses.
Reading Round Up Book Club (Literacy Circle) Maximum: six (6) youth in grades 4-6 to participate in our Pilot Program - Reading Round Up Book Club (Literacy Circle). When: Five (5) consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 8 & ending October 5. Time: 10:00 to 11:15 AM Book: "The Adventures at the Short & Sweet Ranch" by
This program goes beyond reading and answering standard “comprehension" and “vocabulary" questions. Your child will be responsible for adding to the in-depth discussion of the book through various rotating: Discussion Director, Illustrator, Connector, Wordsmith, Summarizer & Investigator. The youth will also be interacting with the horses in a variety of activities (no riding) to reinforce
Give your child the opportunity to learn about the work horse through reading, researching, observing and presenting about past and present work horses.
Your child will participate in a variety of activities including learning about which breeds do which jobs as well as imagining what jobs our horse buddies would be best at if they worked elsewhere.
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Where: Holdrege Area Public Library Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Reading is extremely critical throughout the year, but it becomes even more critical during the
Onomatopoeia, what? BANG, SNAP, WHOOSH - words that go with a sound. In this poetry program students will take time to listen to their surroundings and create a poem using onomatopoeia words. Listening, brainstorming, drafting and completing a poem to share with the other participants paired with a craft illustrating their chosen horse buddy.
A haiku is an unrhymed three-line poem, based on a traditional Japanese poetic form. Creating a Haiku poem will require your child to use the whole-body approach, using all their senses and their keen observation skills. Your child will sync with their horse buddy to not only create the lyrics, but also create movement.
A Cinquain is a five-lined poem (hence the name) and is a favorite poetic form for many children because, as one said: “They are easy and fun to write and they don’t require a whole lot of words!” This unique poem also reinforces basic grammatical parts of speech as demonstrated by our very own horses. Your youth will create their own special “Cinquain" plate to take home.
Now is an ideal time to enroll your child in an exceptional program that emphasizes developing reading skills alongside essential life lessons. Your child will discover the value of flexibility and resilience through reading "Ferdinand." They will complete challenge courses alongside their equine companions, ending in a craft activity related to the book.
Blaze and Forest Fire written by C.W. Anderson is an old classic filled with rich vocabulary with a setting in a different country and in a different time period (1936).
This book club goes beyond reading and answering standard “comprehension" and “vocabulary" questions. Your child will engage in critical thinking skills as they compare and contrast 1936 to 2025. A variety of activities and hands-on horse time are included. Book will be provided on first day.
Does your child feel anxious about reading — especially reading out loud? Or maybe they already enjoy reading and just need a little boost in confidence and expression?
This spring, our HorsePowered Book Club will feature Rain & The Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari — a powerful story about a shy young girl who discovers courage while reading to a horse named Snow.