Monday, March 02, 2009
Read Across America...
Is Monday, March 2nd. The National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its twelfth year, the program focuses on motivating children to read, in addition to helping them master basic skills.
The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, community centers, and more participate by bringing together kids and books, and you can too!
The theme for Read Across America 2009 is "Reading is Cool!" Get chillin' and be a part of this year's fun celebration and plan a reading event! Some activities happening this year include guest readers, reading challenges, breakfast read-ins and book drives. These are examples of fun things you can do to share the joy of reading.
Your reading event can be as simple or elaborate as time and inclination allow. Whether you choose to scale up or down, keep in mind the basic premise and it's almost sure to be a success.
On March 2, the National Education Association is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult.
So celebrate reading... and wish a Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss.
Is Monday, March 2nd. The National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its twelfth year, the program focuses on motivating children to read, in addition to helping them master basic skills.
The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, community centers, and more participate by bringing together kids and books, and you can too!
The theme for Read Across America 2009 is "Reading is Cool!" Get chillin' and be a part of this year's fun celebration and plan a reading event! Some activities happening this year include guest readers, reading challenges, breakfast read-ins and book drives. These are examples of fun things you can do to share the joy of reading.
Your reading event can be as simple or elaborate as time and inclination allow. Whether you choose to scale up or down, keep in mind the basic premise and it's almost sure to be a success.
On March 2, the National Education Association is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult.
- Download free digital read-along versions of Dr. Seuss books!
(Kidthing is a lot of fun. Get your free copy if you don't already have it.) - State Contact & Activities
Read the pledges to find out what's happening around the country. - Resources & Materials
Check out our new downloadable materials for 2009. - Lots of games and activities
So celebrate reading... and wish a Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss.
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 7:45 AM 
