Meaningful Literacy Activities to Celebrate Read Across America Week
Every year, teachers across the country look forward to Read Across America Week, a time to spotlight the joy of reading and celebrate the power of stories in our classrooms. Whether you’re teaching kindergarten, first grade, or beyond, this week offers the perfect opportunity to inspire lifelong readers with meaningful literacy experiences that go far […]
Host A Book Tasting With A Fun Twist
Have you ever done a book tasting with your students? Book tastings are a unique way to learn about different books, genres, and authors. It introduces students to a variety of books so that they can sample them and discover new interests. What Is A Book Tasting? Generally, you’ll set up “tables” or centers with […]
Reading Strategies For Read Across America Day
National Read Across America Day is coming up on March 2nd. This is a fun day to celebrate one of the best things ever- reading! This day was established to get students more excited about reading and the wonderful stories we get to enjoy. For younger students, reading is still a little more challenging because […]
How to Celebrate Read Across America
Read Across America (RAA) always falls on Theodor Geisel’s birthday without coincidence. The goal was to create a day to motivate children to read and to celebrate the joys of reading. RAA has been linked to the classic Dr. Seuss books for years with schools dressing up as characters, sharing his work, and cooking green […]