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I enjoy reading to my girls. We talk and giggle. We snuggle and focus 
together. Reading opens worlds in the mind and in our lives. A child who loves and confidently reads on grade level by third grade is far more likely to graduate from High School than a child who cannot (ref). It is really true that reading and learning to read makes so much possible.
We have an invitation from Carver Elementary to read to our neighborhood children at School and in the classroom. The program is called Read Across America. You can sign up to read as little as ½ hour to a class. I signed up to read Green Eggs and Ham to a first and then a second grade class on Monday Feb. 25th. Would you be willing to help? This year Read Across America runs from Feb. 25 – March 1st. Contact Lisa McCoy at Carver to sign up.
What if we could find our neighbors throughout the process of fostering a love of reading among children in our community. Some families do this naturally and some do not. What a great way to celebrate our children and have fun together. Do you have a favorite children’s book that you would love to share. Dr. Seuss is a great place to look. I remember having Cat in the Hat read to me as a child. What a great gift to share.
About NEA’s Read Across America
The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. Now in its 20th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.”