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Read Across America

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Celebrate the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss on Read Across America Day with a collection of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics activities, each linked to a popular Dr. Seuss story. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Create a Dr. Seuss themed bulletin board that showcases the resource's featured books 
  • Gather additional Dr. Seuss books for learners to browse when time permits 
  • If time does not allow all activities to be implemented on one day, schedule one each day the week of Read Across America 
Classroom Considerations
  • Contest dates and a past Read Across America Day is referenced, but neither take away from successfully implementing activities 
  • Read Across America Day takes place on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss's birthday 
  • Materials vary depending on activities chosen 
Pros
  • Each activity falls under one of the STEAM categories
  • Provides detailed activity steps along with extension or modification suggestions 
Cons
  • None