How can you help create a nation of readers:

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child."

 

The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.

And what about the little ones? With a little help, they can enjoy National Reading Month too. Research findings outlined in a recent report of the National Early Literacy Panel highlight the fact that literacy skills begin to develop at birth. The panel identified a number of early skills that are related to—and may even help predict—a child’s later success with reading and writing.

 So, even young children who are not yet reading can join in the celebration of National Reading Month. While each child’s developmental journey has its own pace. This Article Section describes how you can help foster these important skills with activities that suit your child’s current abilities and interests. And chances are, you and your child already engage in some of these activities!

Theodor Seuss Geisel, known around the world as the beloved  DR. SEUSS, the best-selling children's author of all time. Each year at the beginning of March, school children kick off National Reading Month by celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Teachers will design contests, family literacy events, and even pajama & pillow days to provide cozy mornings of uninterrupted fun of reading and learning. Dr. Seuss birthday is also recognized as Read Across America Day.

It's never too soon or too late to read with your child. Here are some practical tips for you to create a wonderful family reading experience in your own home.

Celebrate the joy of reading, now is a great time for you to grab your favorite book and dive right in! Share 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime with a friend and enjoy.



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 Can You Write a Novel While You Build a House? — A bestselling author on the carpentry skills that he applies to crafting fiction. Doing masterful work, and six months later when he packed up his tools again and came down from the mountains, the house was beautiful, artful, finished…and he had the first 200 pages of a new novel in his hands. 

Thanks for Reading!