“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss was right that people can guide themselves on any path in life. And, those who are good navigators are almost always good readers.
Why not take a few minutes March 2 (Dr. Seuss’ birthday) to celebrate reading in your classroom, your school or your community and encourage kids to become avid readers, strong thinkers and good “steerers” in life.
There is a huge amount of helpful hints, suggestions, reading lists, etc. on the National Education Association’s website to help you get started.
We’d love to hear what you’re doing. Please feel free to drop us an e-mail and let us know. Look what Washington Elementary in Dixon did last year. Can we come visit you this year?
Do you need some help getting started? How about a list of the top 100 kids’ books or the top 100 teachers’ picks for kids books? Looking for tips on the best Spanish-English bilingual book list? There’s information on that, too.
Or, if you’re looking for help with the logistics on creating an event or simply some activity ideas, those items are plentiful, too. The NEA website is full of resources and materials for Read Across America.