March into Reading Month
Reading Time: 2 min
In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March has been designated as National Reading Month. This is a month to motivate people of all ages to read every day. Dr. Seuss was a firm believer that the more you read, the more you will know. This concept is as true today as it was during Dr. Seuss’ time.
There may be a kiddo in your life, either at home or in a classroom who doesn’t love books, but maybe you have a goal of motivating them to read and appreciate books just a little bit more. March is the perfect time to do this! There are many tips, tricks and resources to make it fun and engaging for children of any age. Here are some ideas that top educators say are tried and true:
Guest readers. Inviting a guest reader to your home or classroom is a great way to change things up. To make it even more exciting, make it a surprise visit! What better way to spend time together than to read an old favorite or explore a new book.
Decorate with book covers. Think bedrooms, kitchens, front windows and classrooms where you can hang home made re-creations of favorite books. All you need is a book cover (physical or virtual), some construction paper, markers, crayons and/or paint. Let the child's imagination run wild as they create their own version of a beloved book cover to create memories and a sweet keepsake!
A good, friendly competition. Ask friends and family to participate in a book reading challenge to see who can read the most books during the month of March. This can also be done in the classroom with a simple bar chart where children can keep track of the number of books read throughout the month.
Find online reading games & activities. Reading comes in all shapes and sizes. Finding an online reading app like Lou Adventures is a great way to engage children in reading while sharpening their reading comprehension & fluency skills. Lou the dog guides the child through the story and takes them on a virtual adventure. They will have so much fun, they won’t even realize how much they are learning.
“You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”
