Will Swenson reads to students at PS 178 in Washington Heights
Read Across America (Dr. Seuss' birthday)celebrated in schools all over New York City.
Will Swenson reads to students at PS 178 in Washington Heights
BookPALS in all five boroughs of New York City read in classrooms to celebrate Read Across America (Dr. Seuss' birthday). Did you know that Read Across America is the largest reading event in the country? During these special readings, our volunteers talked to the students about why reading is important in their lives and about their favorite books when they were children. Here is some background information from the NEA website:
"The National Education Association (NEA) annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its eleventh year, NEA's Read Across America focuses the country's attention on how important it is to motivate children to read in addition to helping them master basic skills. NEA launched the Read Across America program in 1997. The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, who epitomizes a love of learning. Dr. Seuss's use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful."
Barbara Mundy reads to students at PS 111. Notice the special hat that she is wearing. This is a copy of the famous hat from Cat in the Hat.
Nico Boccio reads to students at PS 111.
Freddy Bosche and Nico Boccio stand in front of art work created at PS 111 during the special celebration.
Gregory Jones reads to students at PS 178
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