March 2nd is most famously known as the beloved child author, Dr. Seuss’s birthday, but did you know that it is also Read Across America Day? WHO (Get it? Haha) better to represent reading than the late and great Dr. Seuss himself? The National Education Association agreed so much so that March 2nd was dedicated to celebrate reading. Teachers, parents, educators, politicians and librarians come together to promote and celebrate reading 365 days of the year. 1998 was the first official year that we celebrated Read Across America Day and it is known as the largest celebration of reading. The National Education Association also helps by provides many people with the resources to read every single day. Did your parents read to you before bed when you were growing up? Do you read to your children before bed? If not, maybe you should consider it. Reading everyday has shown multiple benefits. Check out Lifehack’s top 10 benefits:
Just remember:
You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, To pick up a book and read with a child. You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot, To pick up a book and share what you've got. In schools and communities, Let's gather around, Let's pick up a book, Let's pass it around. There are kids all around you, Kids who will need Someone to hug, Someone to read. Come join us March 2nd Your own special way And make this America's Read to Kids Day. ©Anita Merina How will YOU help create a nation of readers?
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