Ways to Celebrate Read Across America at Home
March is National Reading Month and March 2nd is Read Across American Day. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday celebrate the joy of reading at home with your family.
Beginning in 1998, Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. The program aims to promote reading among children and teens.
Read a Book as a Family
Reading to you children is a great way to bond with them and also aids healthy brain development.
Some of the benefits of reading to your children include:
- Supported cognitive development
- Helps increase vocabulary
- Improves imagination
- Enhances concentration
- Develops a love of learning
Have your children pick out their favorite pictures books and spend time reading to each other.
Visit Your Local Library
Your local library is a magical placed filled with free resources and programs that will instill a love of learning in your kids.
Set aside time to visit your local library and let your kids explore the wonderful selection of books. Sign up for a library card if you don’t already have one and check out as many books as you want. Don’t forget to take advantage of any upcoming programs and events.
Join a Book Subscription
Get books regularly delivered to your home with a book subscription to celebrate Read Across America.
Bookroo
Great for toddlers to teens, a curated book subscription with 4 different reading/age levels, including board books.
Literati
Curated Monthly Subscription Box with books tailored to age and reading level. Each box contains 5 books and bonus special goodies based on a specific theme.
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