Principal Engagement Resources

For Principals: Your Guide to Unlocking Reading Joy 

Principals are key to igniting a love of reading at school. Your leadership sets the tone for your school’s Beanstack implementation, and creates a lasting impact on student reading habits.

This guide is filled with easy, impactful ways to spark excitement, boost participation, and foster a vibrant reading culture.

Be a Reading Champion

• Lead by example!  Show your love for reading through your own participation.
• Spread the word by asking students, “Have you logged your reading today?”
• Keep teachers informed about the reading challenge so they can encourage participation and log whole class reads.

Use Three Proven Best Practices

• Rally the readers around a fun, achievable school-wide goal. 
• Sponsor prizes for students like treats, extra recess, or lunch with the principal.
• Recognize top readers and classes on your morning announcements. Friendly competition is a great motivator and a simple shoutout—especially from you—can fuel excitement!

Your enthusiasm will set the stage for a successful reading challenge launch. We are here to support you every step of the way as your school embarks on this incredible reading adventure!