Read Across RES!

Knowing that Read Across America was fast approaching, I offered my support to make this event a success at our school. Having not been here for the celebration in years past, I sought out advice from previous organizers. I determined that a week-long celebration would increase participation and excitement for reading, supporting our school's new initiative to increase the volume of reading!

I planned out different events and activities for the week including morning trivia, an online read-aloud to support the theme of the day, an activity (directed drawing, coloring bookmark, etc.), and drawing for free books for students who read 100 minutes or more during the week.

Weekly Plans - Teacher Version

We even had a photo booth with Dr. Seuss-inspired props!

On Wednesday we had guest readers from across our city come and read to our students! Following the reading, the guests enjoyed a complimentary brunch to thank them for their time.

We had a wonderful week celebrating reading! I am already looking forward to this event in 2017.

Reader's Oath

Bookmarks

100 Minutes of Reading

100-minute Slips