Posts tagged National Education Association
Will YOUR KIDS Have Books for ‘Read Across America’ Day?
Feb11
2013
Written by Brian Minter
2013
Written by Brian Minter
Chandler Arnold, First Book’s executive vice-president, with a student from Belmont Runyon Elementary school in Newark, NJ, at a ‘Read Across America’ event last year.
Read Across America Day is fast approaching; on March 1, children across the country will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading ‘The Cat in the Hat’ and other childhood favorites.
But, as much as we love Dr. Seuss, the READING part is the important bit. At First Book, we will always line up for cake and ice cream, but books and reading come first. Because kids who read at home become stronger, more capable readers, and that’s the critical ingredient in become successful — in school and in life.
‘Read Across America’ is an annual event sponsored by our friends at the National Education Association (NEA). First Book is proud to do our part for such a critical issue.
Here’s what you can do:
- If you work with kids from low-income families, sign your program or classroom up with First Book. We can help you get new, high-quality books, including (naturally) ‘The Cat in the Hat’ and other Dr. Seuss favorites.
- If your program is already signed up with First Book, visit the First Book Marketplace to get some great Dr. Seuss titles for your kids.
- Take the NEA’s ‘Read Across America’ pledge.
And most importantly of all, take the time to read to a child in your life. You’ll both be glad you did.
Four Simple Steps to Gear Up for ‘Read Across America Day’
Feb03
2011
Written by Brian Minter
2011
Written by Brian Minter
Today’s guest blogger is Anita Merina, the National Coordinator for ‘Read Across America’, a National Education Association initiative.
Every year on March 2nd educators, parents, grandparents, athletes, actors, politicians, and kids join together for Read Across America Day to celebrate reading. Now, if you’re thinking, “March 2nd . . . isn’t that someone’s birthday, too?” – you’re right. It’s also, not so coincidentally, the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss!
This year the National Education Association and First Book want to make sure your shelves are stocked with all of Dr. Seuss’ biggest hits for this spectacular day of reading. And to make getting ready easier than ever, we’ve provided four simple steps. All you have to do is follow them and you’ll be on your way to your best day of reading yet.
- Register your school or program with First Book at www.firstbook.org/register. (If you are already registered, go to step two.)
- Browse the First Book Marketplace at www.fbmarketplace.org. The Cat in the Hat? Green Eggs and Ham? Hop on Pop? The First Book Marketplace as all these books and more for around $3.00 a book.
- Order by February 8th to make sure your books arrive in time for Read Across America day.
- Read, rhyme and smile with your students as they dive into the pages of those classic Dr. Seuss books!
That’s it! See, it’s as easy as getting your straight A students to turn in their homework on time, and a little more fun too.