9 Ideas for (Virtually) Celebrating NEA’s Read Across America
- Read Aloud. Reading aloud with students looks a little different in an online classroom, but it is still an excellent way to connect with and engage students.
- Guest Readers.
- Mystery Readers.
- Host an Author.
- Book Talks.
- Slide Parties.
- Reading Drive-In.
- StoryWalk.
What do you do on Read Across America Day?
HOW TO OBSERVE #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #DrSeussDay
- Pick up an interesting book and read it.
- More importantly, read with a child.
- Join your library.
- Read a book you’ve been meaning to read.
- Read a book you’ve read before.
- Try reading aloud, even if it is just to yourself.
How do I participate in Read Across America?
How Can I Celebrate? Use our book and activity suggestions to bring Read Across America to your community. Contact your local school, education association, library, or bookstore about planning or participating in an event.
What is the purpose of Read Across America?
What is Read Across America Day? Launched in 1998 by the NEA, Read Across America Day was created as a way to encourage children to read. It later developed into a year-round program, with special celebrations in March.
Why is Read Across America important?
NEA’s Read Across America annually brings the joys of reading to students of all ages and make children valued and welcome. The major thrust of the year-round program is the nationwide reading celebration that takes place each year on or near March 2.
What are examples of reading activities?
What are Examples of While-Reading Activities?
- Identify Topic Sentences. Identify topic sentences and the main idea of paragraphs.
- Identify the Connectors.
- Confirm Prediction.
- Skim a Text for specific Information.
- Answer Literal and Inferential questions.
- Inferring.
- Coding Text.
- Student-to-student conversation.
What activities can be done to promote good reading?
10 Ways to Promote Independent Reading
- Host a book club.
- Collaborate with your local library.
- Host a young author read-aloud.
- Reenact favorite books.
- Mystery check-outs.
- Make time for independent reading.
- Lead by example.
- Host a reading-related event.
What is the purpose of Read Across America Week?
Guest readers celebrate the joys of literacy and ensure every team member dives into reading to cultivate a love for books, print, authors and life! NEA’s Read Across America uplifts inclusive stories so that kids across the country can see themselves reflected in a book.
How do you plan a Read Across America event?
Plan your Read Across America event with an online sign up. SAMPLE Guess the Character. Use visual and verbal cues to play a game describing book characters from Dr. Seuss and other well-known authors.
How can I encourage my students to read all day?
Take one day out of the week to read all day long. Encourage students to read all day with some fun ideas. Turn your room into a cozy space. Allow students to read all over the room on pillows.
How can you Celebrate a day of reading?
Celebrate a day of reading with by hosting an “I love to read!” day in your classroom or school-wide. A free I Heart Dr. Seuss printable that can be transferred onto a canvas tote that you can purchase at a big box store. What a fantastic collection!
How can you Celebrate March 2nd in your classroom?
A lot of schools celebrate the whole week of March 2nd. Sometimes there are school wide dress up days or school activities to celebrate reading. This is a list of ideas that you can incorporate into your classroom for this week. Some of these activities are focused on reading in general and some are Dr. Seuss activities to go along with his books.
